The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa is 14,043 kilometers (8,726 miles / 7,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:22 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 14:22 in Port St Johns. 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 1,145 feet between the two airports. Port St Johns Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Port St Johns (JOH) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.