CEH
Chelinda Malawi Airport
Malawi
12,259 km
7,617 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,259 km
7,617 mi / 6,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
48°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CEH CTS
Airport Name Chelinda Malawi Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code CEH CTS
ICAO Code FWCD RJCC
City N/A Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Malawi Japan
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,759 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -10.550000, 33.800000 42.780000, 141.690000

Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) in Chelinda Malawi Airport, Malawi to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,259 kilometers (7,617 miles / 6,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Malawi 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 04:42 in Chelinda Malawi Airport, it's 11:42 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 7,677 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Chelinda Malawi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) follows a heading of 274° (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 Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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