CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,822 km
6,103 miles
TDJ
Tadjoura
Djibouti
Distance
9,822 km
6,103 mi / 5,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS TDJ
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Tadjoura Airport
IATA Code CTS TDJ
ICAO Code RJCC HDTJ
City Chitose / Tomakomai Tadjoura
Country Japan Djibouti
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 82 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 11.780000, 42.920000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Tadjoura (TDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) in Tadjoura, Djibouti is 9,822 kilometers (6,103 miles / 5,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Djibouti. 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 08:32 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 02:32 in Tadjoura. 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.

The return flight from Tadjoura (TDJ) 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 Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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