AEO
Aioun El Atrouss
Mauritania
12,780 km
7,941 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,780 km
7,941 mi / 6,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AEO CTS
Airport Name Aioun el Atrouss Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AEO CTS
ICAO Code GQNA RJCC
City Aioun El Atrouss Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Mauritania Japan
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 951 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 16.710000, -9.640000 42.780000, 141.690000

Aioun El Atrouss (AEO) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) in Aioun El Atrouss, Mauritania to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,780 kilometers (7,941 miles / 6,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Mauritania 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 20:06 in Aioun El Atrouss, it's 05:06 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Aioun El Atrouss (AEO) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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