BNB
Boende
DR Congo
12,483 km
7,757 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,483 km
7,757 mi / 6,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNB CTS
Airport Name Boende Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BNB CTS
ICAO Code FZGN RJCC
City Boende Chitose / Tomakomai
Country DR Congo Japan
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,168 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -0.220000, 20.850000 42.780000, 141.690000

Boende (BNB) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boende Airport (BNB) in Boende, DR Congo to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,483 kilometers (7,757 miles / 6,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 DR Congo 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 18:29 in Boende, it's 02:29 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 1,086 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Boende Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Boende (BNB) follows a heading of 292° (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 Boende Airport (BNB) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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