CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
13,461 km
8,364 miles
HDS
Hoedspruit
South Africa
Distance
13,461 km
8,364 mi / 7,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
264°
west

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Airport Comparison

CTS HDS
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport
IATA Code CTS HDS
ICAO Code RJCC FAHS
City Chitose / Tomakomai Hoedspruit
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 1,743 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -24.370000, 31.050000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Hoedspruit (HDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa is 13,461 kilometers (8,364 miles / 7,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 South Africa. 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 08:41 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 01:41 in Hoedspruit. 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 1,661 feet between the two airports. Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 53° (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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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