The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile is 16,632 kilometers (10,334 miles / 8,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Chile. 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 17:17 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 05:17 in El Salvador. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,158 feet between the two airports. Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from El Salvador (ESR) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 311° (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 Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.