BMD
Belo sur Tsiribihina
Madagascar
12,048 km
7,486 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,048 km
7,486 mi / 6,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BMD CTS
Airport Name Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BMD CTS
ICAO Code FMML RJCC
City Belo sur Tsiribihina Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Madagascar Japan
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 154 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -19.690000, 44.540000 42.780000, 141.690000

Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) in Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,048 kilometers (7,486 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 18:06 in Belo sur Tsiribihina, it's 00:06 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 Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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