CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
12,818 km
7,964 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
12,818 km
7,964 mi / 6,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS YAO
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code CTS YAO
ICAO Code RJCC FKKY
City Chitose / Tomakomai Yaounde
Country Japan Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Douala
Elevation 82 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 3.840000, 11.520000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 12,818 kilometers (7,964 miles / 6,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Cameroon. 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 12:51 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 04:51 in Yaounde. 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 2,382 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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