CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
18,200 km
11,309 miles
MLZ
Melo
Uruguay
Distance
18,200 km
11,309 mi / 9,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS MLZ
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Cerro Largo International Airport
IATA Code CTS MLZ
ICAO Code RJCC SUMO
City Chitose / Tomakomai Melo
Country Japan Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Montevideo
Elevation 82 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -32.340000, -54.220000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Melo (MLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) in Melo, Uruguay is 18,200 kilometers (11,309 miles / 9,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Uruguay. 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 12:11 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 00:11 in Melo. 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 Melo (MLZ) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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