CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
13,638 km
8,474 miles
ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
Distance
13,638 km
8,474 mi / 7,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
52°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTS ESM
Airport Name New Chitose Airport General Rivadeneira Airport
IATA Code CTS ESM
ICAO Code RJCC SETN
City Chitose / Tomakomai Tachina
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 82 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 0.980000, -79.630000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Tachina (ESM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador is 13,638 kilometers (8,474 miles / 7,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 23:24 in Tachina. With a 14-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 Tachina (ESM) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 325° (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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) and General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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