CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
12,857 km
7,989 miles
NLA
Ndola
Zambia
Distance
12,857 km
7,989 mi / 6,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS NLA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Ndola Airport
IATA Code CTS NLA
ICAO Code RJCC FLND
City Chitose / Tomakomai Ndola
Country Japan Zambia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 82 ft 4,167 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -13.000000, 28.660000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Ndola (NLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia is 12,857 kilometers (7,989 miles / 6,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Zambia. 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 03:23 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 20:23 in Ndola. 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 4,085 feet between the two airports. Ndola Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Ndola (NLA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 49° (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 Ndola Airport (NLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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