BNC
Beni
DR Congo
11,755 km
7,304 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
11,755 km
7,304 mi / 6,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNC CTS
Airport Name Beni Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BNC CTS
ICAO Code FZNP RJCC
City Beni Chitose / Tomakomai
Country DR Congo Japan
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,517 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 42.780000, 141.690000

Beni (BNC) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 11,755 kilometers (7,304 miles / 6,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 12:09 in Beni, it's 19:09 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 7-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 3,435 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Beni Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 286° (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 Beni Airport (BNC) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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