BZI
Balikesir
Turkey
8,690 km
5,400 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
8,690 km
5,400 mi / 4,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
43°
northeast

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BZI CTS
Airport Name Balikesir Merkez Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BZI CTS
ICAO Code LTBF RJCC
City Balikesir Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 340 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 39.620000, 27.930000 42.780000, 141.690000

Balikesir (BZI) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) in Balikesir, Turkey to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 8,690 kilometers (5,400 miles / 4,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:23 in Balikesir, it's 13:23 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 6-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 Balikesir (BZI) follows a heading of 314° (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 Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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