The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 12,101 kilometers (7,519 miles / 6,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Chad. 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 00:27 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 16:27 in Pala. With a 8-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 1,450 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.