BHE
Blenheim
New Zealand
9,913 km
6,159 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,913 km
6,159 mi / 5,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BHE CTS
Airport Name Woodbourne Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BHE CTS
ICAO Code NZWB RJCC
City Blenheim Chitose / Tomakomai
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 109 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -41.520000, 173.870000 42.780000, 141.690000

Blenheim (BHE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in Blenheim, New Zealand to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,913 kilometers (6,159 miles / 5,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:24 in Blenheim, it's 11:24 in Chitose / Tomakomai. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Blenheim (BHE) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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