ATB
Atbara
Sudan
10,040 km
6,239 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
10,040 km
6,239 mi / 5,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ATB CTS
Airport Name Atbara Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code ATB CTS
ICAO Code HSAT RJCC
City Atbara Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Sudan Japan
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,181 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 17.710000, 34.060000 42.780000, 141.690000

Atbara (ATB) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 10,040 kilometers (6,239 miles / 5,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Sudan 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 00:49 in Atbara, it's 07:49 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 1,099 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Atbara Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Atbara (ATB) follows a heading of 295° (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 Atbara Airport (ATB) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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