CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
13,538 km
8,412 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
13,538 km
8,412 mi / 7,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS SHO
Airport Name New Chitose Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code CTS SHO
ICAO Code RJCC FDSK
City Chitose / Tomakomai Manzini
Country Japan Eswatini
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 82 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 13,538 kilometers (8,412 miles / 7,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Eswatini. 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 18:14 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 11:14 in Manzini. 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 1,010 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 54° (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 King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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