CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
11,203 km
6,961 miles
ZLX
Zalingei
Sudan
Distance
11,203 km
6,961 mi / 6,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS ZLX
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Zalingei Airport
IATA Code CTS ZLX
ICAO Code RJCC HSZA
City Chitose / Tomakomai Zalingei
Country Japan Sudan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 82 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 12.900000, 23.480000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Zalingei (ZLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 11,203 kilometers (6,961 miles / 6,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Sudan. 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 23:35 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 16:35 in Zalingei. 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 2,871 feet between the two airports. Zalingei Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 41° (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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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