BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
12,274 km
7,627 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,274 km
7,627 mi / 6,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BGF CTS
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BGF CTS
ICAO Code FEFF RJCC
City Bangui Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Central African Republic Japan
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,208 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bangui (BGF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,274 kilometers (7,627 miles / 6,627 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 19:45 in Bangui, it's 03:45 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 1,126 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Bangui (BGF) follows a heading of 297° (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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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