CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
11,803 km
7,334 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
11,803 km
7,334 mi / 6,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
286°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTS RUE
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code CTS RUE
ICAO Code RJCC FZMB
City Chitose / Tomakomai Butembo
Country Japan DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 82 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 0.120000, 29.310000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 11,803 kilometers (7,334 miles / 6,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 21:00 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 14:00 in Butembo. 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 5,675 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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