CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
17,737 km
11,021 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
17,737 km
11,021 mi / 9,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS GRU
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CTS GRU
ICAO Code RJCC SBGR
City Chitose / Tomakomai Sao Paulo
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 82 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 17,737 kilometers (11,021 miles / 9,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Brazil. 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 14:56 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 02:56 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,377 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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