CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
12,377 km
7,691 miles
DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
Distance
12,377 km
7,691 mi / 6,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS DWA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Dwangwa Airport
IATA Code CTS DWA
ICAO Code RJCC FWDW
City Chitose / Tomakomai Dwangwa
Country Japan Malawi
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 82 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -12.520000, 34.130000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Dwangwa (DWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi is 12,377 kilometers (7,691 miles / 6,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Japan with Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:15 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:15 in Dwangwa. 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 1,523 feet between the two airports. Dwangwa Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Dwangwa (DWA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Dwangwa Airport (DWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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