CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
11,841 km
7,358 miles
KBH
Kahama
Tanzania
Distance
11,841 km
7,358 mi / 6,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS KBH
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Buzwagi
IATA Code CTS KBH
ICAO Code RJCC _KBH
City Chitose / Tomakomai Kahama
Country Japan Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 82 ft 3,980 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -3.790000, 32.650000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Kahama (KBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Buzwagi (KBH) in Kahama, Tanzania is 11,841 kilometers (7,358 miles / 6,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Tanzania. 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 16:30 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 10:30 in Kahama. With a 6-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 3,898 feet between the two airports. Buzwagi sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Kahama (KBH) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 46° (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 Buzwagi (KBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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