The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 14,366 kilometers (8,927 miles / 7,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 South Africa 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 15:38 in Port Alfred, it's 22:38 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 7-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 Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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