CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,632 km
6,606 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
10,632 km
6,606 mi / 5,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS WAC
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code CTS WAC
ICAO Code RJCC HAWC
City Chitose / Tomakomai Waca
Country Japan Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 82 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 7.170000, 37.170000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 10,632 kilometers (6,606 miles / 5,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Ethiopia. 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 08:24 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 02:24 in Waca. 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 4,118 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) 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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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