The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania is 11,584 kilometers (7,198 miles / 6,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 10:41 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 04:41 in Mafia Island. 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.

The return flight from Mafia Island (MFA) 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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.