CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
13,933 km
8,658 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
13,933 km
8,658 mi / 7,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS UCN
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code CTS UCN
ICAO Code RJCC GLBU
City Chitose / Tomakomai Buchanan
Country Japan Liberia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 82 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 5.170000, -9.280000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 13,933 kilometers (8,658 miles / 7,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Liberia. 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 13:23 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 04:23 in Buchanan. With a 9-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 Buchanan (UCN) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 26° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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