ALC
Alicante
Spain
10,229 km
6,356 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
10,229 km
6,356 mi / 5,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ALC CTS
Airport Name Alicante International Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code ALC CTS
ICAO Code LEAL RJCC
City Alicante Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Spain Japan
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 142 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 42.780000, 141.690000

Alicante (ALC) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 10,229 kilometers (6,356 miles / 5,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Spain with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Alicante, it's 15:30 in Chitose / Tomakomai. 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.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alicante International Airport (ALC) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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