CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
14,900 km
9,259 miles
LUD
Luderitz
Namibia
Distance
14,900 km
9,259 mi / 8,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS LUD
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Luderitz Airport
IATA Code CTS LUD
ICAO Code RJCC FYLZ
City Chitose / Tomakomai Luderitz
Country Japan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 82 ft 457 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -26.690000, 15.240000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Luderitz (LUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Luderitz Airport (LUD) in Luderitz, Namibia is 14,900 kilometers (9,259 miles / 8,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Namibia. 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 23:46 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 16:46 in Luderitz. 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 Luderitz (LUD) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 55° (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 Luderitz Airport (LUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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