Airport Comparison
Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Eliye Springs (EYS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya is 11,034 kilometers (6,856 miles / 5,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.
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 Kenya. 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 18:17 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 12:17 in Eliye Springs. With a 6-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 1,313 feet between the two airports. Eliye Springs Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.
The return flight from Eliye Springs (EYS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 46° (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 Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.