CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
14,274 km
8,869 miles
TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
Distance
14,274 km
8,869 mi / 7,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS TBY
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Tshabong Airport
IATA Code CTS TBY
ICAO Code RJCC FBTS
City Chitose / Tomakomai Tshabong
Country Japan Botswana
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 82 ft 3,179 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -26.030000, 22.400000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Tshabong (TBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 14,274 kilometers (8,869 miles / 7,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Botswana. 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 21:03 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 14:03 in Tshabong. 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 3,097 feet between the two airports. Tshabong Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Tshabong (TBY) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 55° (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 Tshabong Airport (TBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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