BKU
Betioky
Madagascar
12,345 km
7,671 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,345 km
7,671 mi / 6,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BKU CTS
Airport Name Betioky Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BKU CTS
ICAO Code FMSV RJCC
City Betioky Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Madagascar Japan
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 919 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -23.730000, 44.390000 42.780000, 141.690000

Betioky (BKU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betioky Airport (BKU) in Betioky, Madagascar to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,345 kilometers (7,671 miles / 6,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Madagascar 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 22:31 in Betioky, it's 04:31 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 Betioky (BKU) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Betioky Airport (BKU) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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