AIU
Atiu Island
CK
9,299 km
5,778 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,299 km
5,778 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AIU CTS
Airport Name Enua Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AIU CTS
ICAO Code NCAT RJCC
City Atiu Island Chitose / Tomakomai
Country CK Japan
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 36 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -19.970000, -158.120000 42.780000, 141.690000

Atiu Island (AIU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enua Airport (AIU) in Atiu Island, CK to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,299 kilometers (5,778 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 CK with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:59 in Atiu Island, it's 05:59 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 19-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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Atiu Island (AIU) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Enua Airport (AIU) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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