AKF
Kufra
Libya
10,263 km
6,377 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
10,263 km
6,377 mi / 5,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
40°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKF CTS
Airport Name Kufra Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AKF CTS
ICAO Code HLKF RJCC
City Kufra Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Libya Japan
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,367 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 42.780000, 141.690000

Kufra (AKF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 10,263 kilometers (6,377 miles / 5,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Libya 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 05:53 in Kufra, it's 12:53 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,285 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 307° (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 Kufra Airport (AKF) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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