The flight distance from L'alpe D'huez Airport (AHZ) in Bourg, France to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,301 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Bourg, it's 12:38 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 6,020 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than L'alpe D'huez Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Bourg (AHZ) 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 L'alpe D'huez Airport (AHZ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.