CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
13,890 km
8,631 miles
MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
Distance
13,890 km
8,631 mi / 7,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS MLW
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Spriggs Payne Airport
IATA Code CTS MLW
ICAO Code RJCC GLMR
City Chitose / Tomakomai Monrovia
Country Japan Liberia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 82 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 6.290000, -10.760000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Monrovia (MLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia is 13,890 kilometers (8,631 miles / 7,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Liberia. 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 04:15 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 19:15 in Monrovia. With a 9-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 Monrovia (MLW) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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