ARL
Arly
Burkina Faso
12,740 km
7,916 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,740 km
7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ARL CTS
Airport Name Arly Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code ARL CTS
ICAO Code DFER RJCC
City Arly Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Burkina Faso Japan
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 761 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 11.600000, 1.480000 42.780000, 141.690000

Arly (ARL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arly Airport (ARL) in Arly, Burkina Faso to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,740 kilometers (7,916 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Burkina Faso with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:40 in Arly, it's 08:40 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 9-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 Arly (ARL) follows a heading of 316° (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 Arly Airport (ARL) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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