BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
12,748 km
7,921 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,748 km
7,921 mi / 6,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Douala
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BFX CTS
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BFX CTS
ICAO Code FKKU RJCC
City Bafoussam Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Cameroon Japan
Timezone Africa/Douala Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,347 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,748 kilometers (7,921 miles / 6,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Cameroon 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 00:18 in Bafoussam, it's 08:18 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 8-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 4,265 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 305° (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 Bafoussam Airport (BFX) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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