AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
6,153 km
3,823 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
6,153 km
3,823 mi / 3,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AIS CTS
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AIS CTS
ICAO Code NGTR RJCC
City Arorae Island Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Kiribati Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 0 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 42.780000, 141.690000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 6,153 kilometers (3,823 miles / 3,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati 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 20:14 in Arorae Island, it's 17:14 in Chitose / Tomakomai. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 136° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.