CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,769 km
6,070 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
9,769 km
6,070 mi / 5,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CTS UAP
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code CTS UAP
ICAO Code RJCC NTMP
City Chitose / Tomakomai Ua Pou
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 82 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 9,769 kilometers (6,070 miles / 5,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:32 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 11:02 in Ua Pou. With a 18.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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