How far is it from Africa to Japan?

The distance between Africa and Japan is 12310 km.

How long does it take to get from Africa to Japan?

It takes approximately 28h 10m to get from Africa to Japan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Africa and Japan?

Japan is 8h ahead of Africa. It is currently 5:40 AM in Africa and 1:40 PM in Japan.

Where can I stay near Japan?

There are 12914+ hotels available in Japan.

Africa to Japan - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Africa to Japan by unknown, plane, or train

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Travel, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
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1. Walk from Africa to Ndjamena (NDJ)unknown
2. Fly from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NDJ - NGO
28h 10m
Travel, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Walk from Africa to Ndjamena (NDJ)unknown
2. Fly from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NDJ - HND
24h 19m
Travel, fly to Fukuoka Airport
1. Walk from Africa to Ndjamena (NDJ)unknown
2. Fly from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane NDJ - FUK
27h 11m
Travel, fly to Kitakyushu Airport, train
1. Walk from Africa to Ndjamena (NDJ)unknown
2. Fly from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)plane NDJ - KKJ
3. Take the train from Kokura to Hakata Fukuokatrain
28h 46m
Travel, fly to Kobe
1. Walk from Africa to Ndjamena (NDJ)unknown
2. Fly from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane NDJ - UKB
26h 17m
Travel, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Walk from Africa to Ndjamena (NDJ)unknown
2. Fly from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane NDJ - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
30h 49m
Travel, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Walk from Africa to Ndjamena (NDJ)unknown
2. Fly from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane NDJ - KMJ
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
29h 5m

Ndjamena (NDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) flights

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22h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 12,310.2 km
Duration: 28h 10m

What companies run services between Africa and Japan?

There is no direct connection from Africa to Japan. However, you can travel to Ndjamena (NDJ) airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO), walk to Central Japan International Airport, take the train to Kanayama, walk to Kanayama(Aichi), then take the subway to Shiyakusho. Alternatively, you can travel to Ndjamena (NDJ) airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport (HND), walk to 羽田空港第1ターミナル Haneda Airport Terminal 1, take the train to モノレール浜松町 Monorail Hamamatsuchō, then take the train to Tōkyō Station.

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