CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
11,056 km
6,870 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
11,056 km
6,870 mi / 5,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS LAU
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code CTS LAU
ICAO Code RJCC HKLU
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lamu
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 82 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 11,056 kilometers (6,870 miles / 5,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Kenya. 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 21:10 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 15:10 in Lamu. 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 Lamu (LAU) 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 Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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