AII
Ali-Sabieh
Djibouti
9,886 km
6,143 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,886 km
6,143 mi / 5,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AII CTS
Airport Name Ali-Sabieh Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AII CTS
ICAO Code HDAS RJCC
City Ali-Sabieh Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Djibouti Japan
Timezone Africa/Djibouti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,320 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 11.150000, 42.720000 42.780000, 141.690000

Ali-Sabieh (AII) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ali-Sabieh Airport (AII) in Ali-Sabieh, Djibouti to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,886 kilometers (6,143 miles / 5,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Djibouti 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 05:56 in Ali-Sabieh, it's 11:56 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 6-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 2,238 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Ali-Sabieh Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Ali-Sabieh (AII) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Ali-Sabieh Airport (AII) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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