CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
13,268 km
8,245 miles
VHC
Saurimo
Angola
Distance
13,268 km
8,245 mi / 7,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS VHC
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Saurimo Airport
IATA Code CTS VHC
ICAO Code RJCC FNSA
City Chitose / Tomakomai Saurimo
Country Japan Angola
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 82 ft 3,584 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -9.690000, 20.430000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Saurimo (VHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola is 13,268 kilometers (8,245 miles / 7,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Angola. 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 04:42 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 20:42 in Saurimo. 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 3,502 feet between the two airports. Saurimo Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Saurimo (VHC) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 46° (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 Saurimo Airport (VHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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