AHE
Ahe Atoll
French Polynesia
9,690 km
6,021 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,690 km
6,021 mi / 5,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AHE CTS
Airport Name Ahe Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AHE CTS
ICAO Code NTHE RJCC
City Ahe Atoll Chitose / Tomakomai
Country French Polynesia Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 11 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -146.260000 42.780000, 141.690000

Ahe Atoll (AHE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahe Airport (AHE) in Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,690 kilometers (6,021 miles / 5,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 French Polynesia 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 14:46 in Ahe Atoll, it's 09:46 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 19-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 Ahe Atoll (AHE) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Ahe Airport (AHE) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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