APQ
Arapiraca
Brazil
16,342 km
10,154 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
16,342 km
10,154 mi / 8,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Maceio
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

APQ CTS
Airport Name Arapiraca Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code APQ CTS
ICAO Code SNAL RJCC
City Arapiraca Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Maceio Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 886 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -9.780000, -36.630000 42.780000, 141.690000

Arapiraca (APQ) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 16,342 kilometers (10,154 miles / 8,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:28 in Arapiraca, it's 06:28 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 12-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 Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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