ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
9,864 km
6,129 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,864 km
6,129 mi / 5,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ASM CTS
Airport Name Asmara International Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code ASM CTS
ICAO Code HHAS RJCC
City Asmara Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Eritrea Japan
Timezone Africa/Asmara Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,661 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 42.780000, 141.690000

Asmara (ASM) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,864 kilometers (6,129 miles / 5,326 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 Eritrea 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 13:56 in Asmara, it's 19:56 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 7,579 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 290° (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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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