ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
13,905 km
8,640 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
13,905 km
8,640 mi / 7,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATF CTS
Airport Name Chachoan Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code ATF CTS
ICAO Code SEAM RJCC
City Ambato Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Ecuador Japan
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 8,502 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 42.780000, 141.690000

Ambato (ATF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 13,905 kilometers (8,640 miles / 7,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Ecuador 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 03:10 in Ambato, it's 17:10 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 14-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 8,420 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 52° (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 Chachoan Airport (ATF) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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