BCL
Pococi
Costa Rica
12,494 km
7,763 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,494 km
7,763 mi / 6,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BCL CTS
Airport Name Barra del Colorado Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BCL CTS
ICAO Code MRBC RJCC
City Pococi Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Costa Rica Japan
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 10.770000, -83.590000 42.780000, 141.690000

Pococi (BCL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,494 kilometers (7,763 miles / 6,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 04:20 in Pococi, it's 19:20 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.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Pococi (BCL) follows a heading of 49° (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 Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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