ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
12,637 km
7,852 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,637 km
7,852 mi / 6,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ABV CTS
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code ABV CTS
ICAO Code DNAA RJCC
City Abuja Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Nigeria Japan
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,123 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 42.780000, 141.690000

Abuja (ABV) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,637 kilometers (7,852 miles / 6,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Nigeria with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Abuja, it's 02:26 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 8-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 1,041 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 310° (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 Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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