ABT
Al Baha Airport
Saudi Arabia
9,271 km
5,761 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,271 km
5,761 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ABT CTS
Airport Name Al Baha Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code ABT CTS
ICAO Code OEBA RJCC
City N/A Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,486 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 20.300000, 41.630000 42.780000, 141.690000

Al Baha Airport (ABT) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Baha Airport (ABT) in Al Baha Airport, Saudi Arabia to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,271 kilometers (5,761 miles / 5,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:13 in Al Baha Airport, it's 20:13 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,404 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Al Baha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Al Baha Airport (ABT) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Baha Airport (ABT) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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