The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) in Ghanzi, Botswana is 14,046 kilometers (8,728 miles / 7,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Botswana. 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 04:24 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 21:24 in Ghanzi. 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 3,648 feet between the two airports. Ghanzi Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Ghanzi (GNZ) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.