CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
11,936 km
7,417 miles
WTA
Tambohorano
Madagascar
Distance
11,936 km
7,417 mi / 6,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS WTA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Tambohorano Airport
IATA Code CTS WTA
ICAO Code RJCC FMMU
City Chitose / Tomakomai Tambohorano
Country Japan Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 82 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -17.480000, 43.970000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Tambohorano (WTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Tambohorano Airport (WTA) in Tambohorano, Madagascar is 11,936 kilometers (7,417 miles / 6,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 07:32 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 01:32 in Tambohorano. 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.

The return flight from Tambohorano (WTA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 50° (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 Tambohorano Airport (WTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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