CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
16,634 km
10,336 miles
LEC
Lencois
Brazil
Distance
16,634 km
10,336 mi / 8,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTS LEC
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Chapada Diamantina Airport
IATA Code CTS LEC
ICAO Code RJCC SBLE
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lencois
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Bahia
Elevation 82 ft 1,676 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -12.480000, -41.280000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lencois (LEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil is 16,634 kilometers (10,336 miles / 8,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 05:07 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:07 in Lencois. 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 1,594 feet between the two airports. Chapada Diamantina Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Lencois (LEC) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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