CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,655 km
6,000 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
9,655 km
6,000 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS PCO
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code CTS PCO
ICAO Code RJCC MMPL
City Chitose / Tomakomai La Ribera
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 82 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 23.580000, -109.540000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 9,655 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 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 15:10 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 23:10 in La Ribera. With a 16-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 La Ribera (PCO) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 316° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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