CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
14,434 km
8,969 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
14,434 km
8,969 mi / 7,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS RIJ
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code CTS RIJ
ICAO Code RJCC SPJA
City Chitose / Tomakomai Rioja
Country Japan Peru
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Lima
Elevation 82 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 14,434 kilometers (8,969 miles / 7,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Peru. 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 08:29 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 18:29 in Rioja. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,625 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 323° (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 Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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