CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
17,542 km
10,900 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
17,542 km
10,900 mi / 9,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CTS RGA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code CTS RGA
ICAO Code RJCC SAWE
City Chitose / Tomakomai Rio Grande
Country Japan Argentina
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 82 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 17,542 kilometers (10,900 miles / 9,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Argentina. 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 17:01 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 05:01 in Rio Grande. 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 Rio Grande (RGA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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