BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
8,558 km
5,318 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
8,558 km
5,318 mi / 4,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BFE CTS
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BFE CTS
ICAO Code EDLI RJCC
City Bielefeld Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 433 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 8,558 kilometers (5,318 miles / 4,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Germany with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Bielefeld, it's 19:45 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 8-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 Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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