CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,161 km
6,314 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
10,161 km
6,314 mi / 5,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS TPQ
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code CTS TPQ
ICAO Code RJCC MMEP
City Chitose / Tomakomai Tepic
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 82 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 21.420000, -104.840000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 10,161 kilometers (6,314 miles / 5,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Mexico. 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 08:45 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 16:45 in Tepic. With a 16-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 2,938 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) 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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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