AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
5,688 km
3,534 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
5,688 km
3,534 mi / 3,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AEA CTS
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AEA CTS
ICAO Code NGTB RJCC
City Abemama Atoll Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Kiribati Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 8 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 42.780000, 141.690000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 5,688 kilometers (3,534 miles / 3,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:24 in Abemama Atoll, it's 20:24 in Chitose / Tomakomai. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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