The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,658 kilometers (7,865 miles / 6,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Costa Rica with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:26 in Punta Arenas, it's 18:26 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 15-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 1,132 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.