CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,552 km
5,314 miles
MXL
Mexicali
Mexico
Distance
8,552 km
5,314 mi / 4,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS MXL
Airport Name New Chitose Airport General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport
IATA Code CTS MXL
ICAO Code RJCC MMML
City Chitose / Tomakomai Mexicali
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Tijuana
Elevation 82 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 32.630000, -115.240000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Mexicali (MXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) in Mexicali, Mexico is 8,552 kilometers (5,314 miles / 4,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 23:55 in Mexicali. With a 17-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 Mexicali (MXL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 313° (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 General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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