CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
12,539 km
7,792 miles
ION
Impfondo
Congo
Distance
12,539 km
7,792 mi / 6,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
295°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTS ION
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Impfondo Airport
IATA Code CTS ION
ICAO Code RJCC FCOI
City Chitose / Tomakomai Impfondo
Country Japan Congo
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 82 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 1.620000, 18.070000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Impfondo (ION) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Impfondo Airport (ION) in Impfondo, Congo is 12,539 kilometers (7,792 miles / 6,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Congo. 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 19:49 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 11:49 in Impfondo. With a 8-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 1,017 feet between the two airports. Impfondo Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Impfondo (ION) 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 Impfondo Airport (ION) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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