CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
14,471 km
8,992 miles
PRK
Prieska
South Africa
Distance
14,471 km
8,992 mi / 7,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS PRK
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Prieska Airport
IATA Code CTS PRK
ICAO Code RJCC FAPK
City Chitose / Tomakomai Prieska
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -29.680000, 22.770000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Prieska (PRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Prieska Airport (PRK) in Prieska, South Africa is 14,471 kilometers (8,992 miles / 7,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 South Africa. 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 01:13 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 18:13 in Prieska. 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 3,018 feet between the two airports. Prieska Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Prieska (PRK) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Prieska Airport (PRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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