AQP
Arequipa
Peru
15,707 km
9,760 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
15,707 km
9,760 mi / 8,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Lima
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AQP CTS
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AQP CTS
ICAO Code SPQU RJCC
City Arequipa Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Peru Japan
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 8,405 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 42.780000, 141.690000

Arequipa (AQP) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 15,707 kilometers (9,760 miles / 8,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Peru 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 12:10 in Arequipa, it's 02:10 in Chitose / Tomakomai. 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 8,323 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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