AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
10,534 km
6,546 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
10,534 km
6,546 mi / 5,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AWA CTS
Airport Name Awassa Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AWA CTS
ICAO Code HALA RJCC
City Awassa Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Ethiopia Japan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,450 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 42.780000, 141.690000

Awassa (AWA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 10,534 kilometers (6,546 miles / 5,688 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 Ethiopia 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 02:52 in Awassa, it's 08:52 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 5,368 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 284° (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 Awassa Airport (AWA) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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