CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
17,232 km
10,707 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
17,232 km
10,707 mi / 9,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CTS WCH
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code CTS WCH
ICAO Code RJCC SCTN
City Chitose / Tomakomai Chaiten
Country Japan Chile
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Santiago
Elevation 82 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 17,232 kilometers (10,707 miles / 9,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Chile. 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 15:28 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:28 in Chaiten. 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 Chaiten (WCH) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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