CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,334 km
5,800 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,334 km
5,800 mi / 5,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS KMX
Airport Name New Chitose Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code CTS KMX
ICAO Code RJCC OEKM
City Chitose / Tomakomai N/A
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 82 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 18.300000, 42.800000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 9,334 kilometers (5,800 miles / 5,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:54 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 01:54 in King Khaled Air Base. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,696 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 47° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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