CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,816 km
6,100 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
9,816 km
6,100 mi / 5,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CTS NIU
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code CTS NIU
ICAO Code RJCC NTKN
City Chitose / Tomakomai Niau
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 82 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 9,816 kilometers (6,100 miles / 5,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:22 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 16:22 in Niau. With a 19-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 Niau (NIU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). 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 Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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