BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
13,441 km
8,352 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
13,441 km
8,352 mi / 7,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bogota
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BGA CTS
Airport Name Palonegro Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BGA CTS
ICAO Code SKBG RJCC
City Bucaramanga Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Colombia Japan
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,897 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 13,441 kilometers (8,352 miles / 7,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Colombia 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 17:30 in Bucaramanga, it's 07:30 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 14-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 3,815 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 41° (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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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