The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 12,892 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 00:20 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:20 in Kitwe. 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 4,063 feet between the two airports. Southdowns Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Kitwe (KIW) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 48° (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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.