CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
11,599 km
7,207 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
11,599 km
7,207 mi / 6,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS WAM
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code CTS WAM
ICAO Code RJCC FMMZ
City Chitose / Tomakomai Ambatondrazaka
Country Japan Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 82 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 11,599 kilometers (7,207 miles / 6,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Madagascar. 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 09:10 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:10 in Ambatondrazaka. 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 2,431 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 49° (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 Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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