CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,159 km
6,312 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
10,159 km
6,312 mi / 5,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS WAX
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code CTS WAX
ICAO Code RJCC HLZW
City Chitose / Tomakomai Zuwara
Country Japan Libya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 32.950000, 12.020000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 10,159 kilometers (6,312 miles / 5,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Libya. 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 08:33 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 01:33 in Zuwara. With a 7-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 Zuwara (WAX) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 34° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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