BIR
Biratnagar
Nepal
5,200 km
3,231 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
5,200 km
3,231 mi / 2,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
55°
northeast

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BIR CTS
Airport Name Biratnagar Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BIR CTS
ICAO Code VNVT RJCC
City Biratnagar Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 236 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 26.480000, 87.260000 42.780000, 141.690000

Biratnagar (BIR) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) in Biratnagar, Nepal to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 5,200 kilometers (3,231 miles / 2,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Nepal with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:24 in Biratnagar, it's 18:39 in Chitose / Tomakomai. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Biratnagar (BIR) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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