BCS
Belle Chasse
United States
10,365 km
6,441 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
10,365 km
6,441 mi / 5,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BCS CTS
Airport Name Southern Seaplane Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BCS CTS
ICAO Code 65LA RJCC
City Belle Chasse Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 0 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 29.870000, -90.020000 42.780000, 141.690000

Belle Chasse (BCS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) in Belle Chasse, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 10,365 kilometers (6,441 miles / 5,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:36 in Belle Chasse, it's 01:36 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 15-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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Belle Chasse (BCS) follows a heading of 43° (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 Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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