BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
13,191 km
8,196 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
13,191 km
8,196 mi / 7,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Harare
Heading
52°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BFO CTS
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BFO CTS
ICAO Code FVCZ RJCC
City Chiredzi Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Zimbabwe Japan
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,421 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 42.780000, 141.690000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 13,191 kilometers (8,196 miles / 7,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 07:23 in Chiredzi, it's 14:23 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 1,339 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Buffalo Range Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Chiredzi (BFO) 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 Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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