BBG
Butaritari Atoll
Kiribati
5,381 km
3,344 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
5,381 km
3,344 mi / 2,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BBG CTS
Airport Name Butaritari Atoll Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BBG CTS
ICAO Code NGTU RJCC
City Butaritari Atoll Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Kiribati Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 3.090000, 172.810000 42.780000, 141.690000

Butaritari Atoll (BBG) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 5,381 kilometers (3,344 miles / 2,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:39 in Butaritari Atoll, it's 06:39 in Chitose / Tomakomai. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Butaritari Atoll (BBG) follows a heading of 136° (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 Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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