CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,580 km
5,953 miles
TAI
Ta'izz
Yemen
Distance
9,580 km
5,953 mi / 5,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS TAI
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Ta'izz International Airport
IATA Code CTS TAI
ICAO Code RJCC OYTZ
City Chitose / Tomakomai Ta'izz
Country Japan Yemen
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Aden
Elevation 82 ft 4,838 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 13.690000, 44.140000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Ta'izz (TAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) in Ta'izz, Yemen is 9,580 kilometers (5,953 miles / 5,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:09 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 07:09 in Ta'izz. With a 6-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 4,756 feet between the two airports. Ta'izz International Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Ta'izz (TAI) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 47° (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 Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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