COW
Coquimbo
Chile
16,782 km
10,428 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
16,782 km
10,428 mi / 9,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Santiago
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

COW CTS
Airport Name Tambillos Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code COW CTS
ICAO Code SCCQ RJCC
City Coquimbo Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Chile Japan
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 656 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 42.780000, 141.690000

Coquimbo (COW) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 16,782 kilometers (10,428 miles / 9,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Coquimbo, it's 21:18 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 12-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 Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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