CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
11,320 km
7,034 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
11,320 km
7,034 mi / 6,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS UKA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code CTS UKA
ICAO Code RJCC HKUK
City Chitose / Tomakomai Ukunda
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 82 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 11,320 kilometers (7,034 miles / 6,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Kenya. 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 13:38 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 07:38 in Ukunda. 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.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 47° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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