Distance From New Plymouth Airport to Narita International Airport, NPL - NRT Distance

The distance from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 5598 miles or 9009 kilometers or 4861 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from New Plymouth ( New Zealand ) to Narita ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Plymouth and Narita takes around 12 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from New Plymouth Airport, New Plymouth, New Zealand to Narita International Airport, Narita, Japan is 12 hours 52 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NPL - NRT

Kilometers		9009 km
Statute Miles		5598 miles
Nautical Miles		4861 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 52 minutes

New Plymouth Airport to Narita International Airport Flight Route Map - NPL to NRT Flight Path

Location of New Plymouth Airport & Narita International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New Plymouth to Narita nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Narita, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NPL - NRT

Time difference between New Plymouth (New Zealand) and Narita (Japan) is 4 Hours.
Narita time is 4 Hours behind New Plymouth.

Location	Local Time
New Plymouth (New Zealand)	2026-03-16, 10:51:50 NZDT
Narita (Japan)	2026-03-16, 06:51:50 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

New Plymouth Airport (NPL / NZNP) New Plymouth, New Zealand

Destination

Narita International Airport (NRT / RJAA) Narita, Japan