CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
13,040 km
8,103 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
13,040 km
8,103 mi / 7,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS PLP
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code CTS PLP
ICAO Code RJCC MPLP
City Chitose / Tomakomai La Palma
Country Japan Panama
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Panama
Elevation 82 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 8.410000, -78.140000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 13,040 kilometers (8,103 miles / 7,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Panama. 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 09:42 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 19:42 in La Palma. With a 14-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 Palma (PLP) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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