CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
13,557 km
8,424 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
13,557 km
8,424 mi / 7,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS MPA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code CTS MPA
ICAO Code RJCC FYKM
City Chitose / Tomakomai Mpacha
Country Japan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 82 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 13,557 kilometers (8,424 miles / 7,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Namibia. 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 13:17 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 06:17 in Mpacha. 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 3,062 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 50° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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