The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,146 kilometers (7,547 miles / 6,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Mozambique 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 00:10 in Nampula, it's 07:10 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 1,362 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nampula Airport (APL) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.