BGZ
Braga
Portugal
10,168 km
6,318 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
10,168 km
6,318 mi / 5,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
21°
north northeast

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BGZ CTS
Airport Name Braga Municipal Aerodrome New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BGZ CTS
ICAO Code LPBR RJCC
City Braga Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Portugal Japan
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 247 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 41.590000, -8.450000 42.780000, 141.690000

Braga (BGZ) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) in Braga, Portugal to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 10,168 kilometers (6,318 miles / 5,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Portugal 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 03:40 in Braga, it's 12:40 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 Braga (BGZ) follows a heading of 338° (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 Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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