CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,077 km
5,640 miles
HEW
Athens
Greece
Distance
9,077 km
5,640 mi / 4,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
315°
northwest

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CTS HEW
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Athen Helenikon Airport
IATA Code CTS HEW
ICAO Code RJCC LGAT
City Chitose / Tomakomai Athens
Country Japan Greece
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Athens
Elevation 82 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 37.890000, 23.730000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Athens (HEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece is 9,077 kilometers (5,640 miles / 4,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Japan with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:50 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:50 in Athens. 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.

The return flight from Athens (HEW) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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