CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
12,214 km
7,589 miles
THZ
Tahoua
Niger
Distance
12,214 km
7,589 mi / 6,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS THZ
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Tahoua Airport
IATA Code CTS THZ
ICAO Code RJCC DRRT
City Chitose / Tomakomai Tahoua
Country Japan Niger
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Niamey
Elevation 82 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 14.880000, 5.270000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Tahoua (THZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Tahoua Airport (THZ) in Tahoua, Niger is 12,214 kilometers (7,589 miles / 6,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Niger. 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 07:49 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 23:49 in Tahoua. With a 8-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 1,184 feet between the two airports. Tahoua Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Tahoua (THZ) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Tahoua Airport (THZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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