BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
9,363 km
5,818 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,363 km
5,818 mi / 5,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BSA CTS
Airport Name Bosaso Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BSA CTS
ICAO Code HCMF RJCC
City Bosaso Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Somalia Japan
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bosaso (BSA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,363 kilometers (5,818 miles / 5,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Somalia 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 15:52 in Bosaso, it's 21:52 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 Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 280° (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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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