AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
9,964 km
6,191 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,964 km
6,191 mi / 5,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AXU CTS
Airport Name Axum Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AXU CTS
ICAO Code HAAX RJCC
City N/A Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Ethiopia Japan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 6,959 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 42.780000, 141.690000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,964 kilometers (6,191 miles / 5,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Ethiopia 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 18:09 in Axum Airport, it's 00:09 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 6,877 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 289° (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 Axum Airport (AXU) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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