The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo is 12,835 kilometers (7,976 miles / 6,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 DR Congo. 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 22:14 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 15:14 in Ilebo. 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 1,368 feet between the two airports. Ilebo Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Ilebo (PFR) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 44° (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 Ilebo Airport (PFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.