AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
8,536 km
5,304 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
8,536 km
5,304 mi / 4,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKH CTS
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AKH CTS
ICAO Code OEPS RJCC
City N/A Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,651 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 42.780000, 141.690000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 8,536 kilometers (5,304 miles / 4,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 01:17 in Chitose / Tomakomai. 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 1,569 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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