The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,818 kilometers (8,586 miles / 7,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 08:25 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 01:25 in Johannesburg. 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 4,435 feet between the two airports. Lanseria Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Johannesburg (HLA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 54° (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 Lanseria Airport (HLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.