BFS
Belfast
United Kingdom
8,761 km
5,444 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
8,761 km
5,444 mi / 4,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BFS CTS
Airport Name Belfast International Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BFS CTS
ICAO Code EGAA RJCC
City Belfast Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 268 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 54.660000, -6.220000 42.780000, 141.690000

Belfast (BFS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) in Belfast, United Kingdom to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 8,761 kilometers (5,444 miles / 4,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 United Kingdom 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 21:40 in Belfast, it's 06:40 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 9-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 Belfast (BFS) follows a heading of 342° (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 Belfast International Airport (BFS) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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