BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
17,358 km
10,786 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
17,358 km
10,786 mi / 9,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Santiago
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

BBA CTS
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BBA CTS
ICAO Code SCBA RJCC
City Balmaceda Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Chile Japan
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,722 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 42.780000, 141.690000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 17,358 kilometers (10,786 miles / 9,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Chile 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 11:19 in Balmaceda, it's 23:19 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,640 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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