CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
18,313 km
11,379 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
18,313 km
11,379 mi / 9,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS RIG
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code CTS RIG
ICAO Code RJCC SJRG
City Chitose / Tomakomai Rio Grande
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 82 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -32.080000, -52.160000

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

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 18,313 kilometers (11,379 miles / 9,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Brazil. 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 07:57 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 19:57 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 (RIG) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 318° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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