BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
12,846 km
7,982 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,846 km
7,982 mi / 6,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BAN CTS
Airport Name Basongo Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BAN CTS
ICAO Code FZVR RJCC
City Basongo Chitose / Tomakomai
Country DR Congo Japan
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,640 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 42.780000, 141.690000

Basongo (BAN) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,846 kilometers (7,982 miles / 6,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 DR Congo 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 04:51 in Basongo, it's 11:51 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 1,558 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 289° (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 Basongo Airport (BAN) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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