CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
12,316 km
7,653 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
12,316 km
7,653 mi / 6,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS POP
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code CTS POP
ICAO Code RJCC MDPP
City Chitose / Tomakomai Puerto Plata
Country Japan Dominican Republic
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 82 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 19.760000, -70.570000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 12,316 kilometers (7,653 miles / 6,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Dominican Republic. 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 10:26 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 21:26 in Puerto Plata. With a 13-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 Puerto Plata (POP) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 335° (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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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