CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
11,754 km
7,304 miles
MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
Distance
11,754 km
7,304 mi / 6,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS MBQ
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Mbarara Airport
IATA Code CTS MBQ
ICAO Code RJCC HUMA
City Chitose / Tomakomai Mbarara
Country Japan Uganda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 82 ft 4,600 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -0.560000, 30.600000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Mbarara (MBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda is 11,754 kilometers (7,304 miles / 6,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Uganda. 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 12:32 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 06:32 in Mbarara. 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 4,518 feet between the two airports. Mbarara Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Mbarara (MBQ) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Mbarara Airport (MBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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