CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
14,940 km
9,284 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
14,940 km
9,284 mi / 8,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS ROD
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code CTS ROD
ICAO Code RJCC FARS
City Chitose / Tomakomai Robertson
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 14,940 kilometers (9,284 miles / 8,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 South Africa. 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 07:26 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 00:26 in Robertson. 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.

The return flight from Robertson (ROD) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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