CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
17,720 km
11,011 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
17,720 km
11,011 mi / 9,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTS MEA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code CTS MEA
ICAO Code RJCC SBME
City Chitose / Tomakomai Macae
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 82 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -22.340000, -41.770000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 17,720 kilometers (11,011 miles / 9,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 05:56 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:56 in Macae. 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 Macae (MEA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 353° (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 Macae Airport (MEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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