CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,089 km
5,648 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,089 km
5,648 mi / 4,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS MED
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code CTS MED
ICAO Code RJCC OEMA
City Chitose / Tomakomai Medina
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 82 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 24.550000, 39.710000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 9,089 kilometers (5,648 miles / 4,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:58 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 04:58 in Medina. 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 2,069 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 47° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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