BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
11,981 km
7,445 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
11,981 km
7,445 mi / 6,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
46°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BTQ CTS
Airport Name Butare Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BTQ CTS
ICAO Code HRYI RJCC
City Butare Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Rwanda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,801 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 42.780000, 141.690000

Butare (BTQ) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 11,981 kilometers (7,445 miles / 6,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Rwanda 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 23:31 in Butare, it's 06:31 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 5,719 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 283° (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 Butare Airport (BTQ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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