The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Taif Airport (TIF) in Taif Airport, Saudi Arabia is 9,263 kilometers (5,756 miles / 5,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:49 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 20:49 in Taif Airport. With a 6-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 4,766 feet between the two airports. Taif Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Taif Airport (TIF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 46° (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 Taif Airport (TIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.