CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
18,301 km
11,372 miles
MDQ
Mar del Plata
Argentina
Distance
18,301 km
11,372 mi / 9,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS MDQ
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Astor Piazzola International Airport
IATA Code CTS MDQ
ICAO Code RJCC SAZM
City Chitose / Tomakomai Mar del Plata
Country Japan Argentina
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 82 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -37.930000, -57.570000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina is 18,301 kilometers (11,372 miles / 9,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Argentina. 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 06:32 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 18:32 in Mar del Plata. 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 Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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