CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
13,016 km
8,088 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
13,016 km
8,088 mi / 7,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
290°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTS LUS
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code CTS LUS
ICAO Code RJCC FZCE
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lusanga
Country Japan DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 82 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 13,016 kilometers (8,088 miles / 7,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 DR 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 11:11 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:11 in Lusanga. 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 1,283 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 44° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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