CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
11,012 km
6,843 miles
ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
Distance
11,012 km
6,843 mi / 5,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS ELF
Airport Name New Chitose Airport El Fasher Airport
IATA Code CTS ELF
ICAO Code RJCC HSFS
City Chitose / Tomakomai El Fasher
Country Japan Sudan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 82 ft 2,393 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 13.610000, 25.320000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to El Fasher (ELF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan is 11,012 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Sudan. 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 01:30 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 18:30 in El Fasher. 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 2,311 feet between the two airports. El Fasher Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from El Fasher (ELF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 42° (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 El Fasher Airport (ELF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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