The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) in Mokhotlong, Lesotho is 13,937 kilometers (8,660 miles / 7,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Lesotho. 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 23:22 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 16:22 in Mokhotlong. With a 7-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 7,118 feet between the two airports. Mokhotlong Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mokhotlong (MKH) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 56° (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 Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.