BBY
Bambari
Central African Republic
11,997 km
7,455 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
11,997 km
7,455 mi / 6,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BBY CTS
Airport Name Bambari Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BBY CTS
ICAO Code FEFM RJCC
City Bambari Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Central African Republic Japan
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,549 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 5.850000, 20.650000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bambari (BBY) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bambari Airport (BBY) in Bambari, Central African Republic to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 11,997 kilometers (7,455 miles / 6,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Central African Republic 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 19:03 in Bambari, it's 03:03 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 8-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 1,467 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Bambari Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Bambari (BBY) follows a heading of 296° (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 Bambari Airport (BBY) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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