BIO
Bilbao
Spain
9,814 km
6,098 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,814 km
6,098 mi / 5,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BIO CTS
Airport Name Bilbao Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BIO CTS
ICAO Code LEBB RJCC
City Bilbao Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Spain Japan
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 138 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bilbao (BIO) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,814 kilometers (6,098 miles / 5,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Spain 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 22:10 in Bilbao, it's 06:10 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 Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 335° (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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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