The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 17,267 kilometers (10,729 miles / 9,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Argentina with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:13 in San Rafael, it's 02:13 in Chitose / Tomakomai. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,388 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.