CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
11,358 km
7,058 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
11,358 km
7,058 mi / 6,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS ULU
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code CTS ULU
ICAO Code RJCC HUGU
City Chitose / Tomakomai Gulu
Country Japan Uganda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 82 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 2.810000, 32.270000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 11,358 kilometers (7,058 miles / 6,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Uganda. 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 17:13 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 11:13 in Gulu. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,428 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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