BBO
Berbera
Somalia
9,768 km
6,069 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,768 km
6,069 mi / 5,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BBO CTS
Airport Name Berbera Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BBO CTS
ICAO Code HCMI RJCC
City Berbera Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Somalia Japan
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, 44.940000 42.780000, 141.690000

Berbera (BBO) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berbera Airport (BBO) in Berbera, Somalia to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,768 kilometers (6,069 miles / 5,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Somalia 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 13:21 in Berbera, it's 19:21 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.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Berbera (BBO) follows a heading of 282° (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 Berbera Airport (BBO) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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