The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia is 12,973 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Zambia. 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 12:16 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 05:16 in Lower Zambezi National Park. 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Jeki Airstrip sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 50° (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 Jeki Airstrip (JEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.