CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
12,927 km
8,032 miles
NIO
Nioki
DR Congo
Distance
12,927 km
8,032 mi / 6,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
293°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTS NIO
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Nioki Airport
IATA Code CTS NIO
ICAO Code RJCC FZBI
City Chitose / Tomakomai Nioki
Country Japan DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 82 ft 1,043 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -2.720000, 17.680000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Nioki (NIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Nioki Airport (NIO) in Nioki, DR Congo is 12,927 kilometers (8,032 miles / 6,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 DR Congo. 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 19:09 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 11:09 in Nioki. With a 8-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 Nioki (NIO) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 43° (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 Nioki Airport (NIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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