CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
12,189 km
7,574 miles
MJA
Manja
Madagascar
Distance
12,189 km
7,574 mi / 6,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTS MJA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Manja Airport
IATA Code CTS MJA
ICAO Code RJCC FMSJ
City Chitose / Tomakomai Manja
Country Japan Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 82 ft 787 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -21.430000, 44.320000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Manja (MJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Manja Airport (MJA) in Manja, Madagascar is 12,189 kilometers (7,574 miles / 6,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 Madagascar. 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 22:13 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 16:13 in Manja. 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 Manja (MJA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 51° (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 Manja Airport (MJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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