BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
10,002 km
6,215 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
10,002 km
6,215 mi / 5,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
47°
northeast

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BDI CTS
Airport Name Bird Island Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BDI CTS
ICAO Code FSSB RJCC
City Bird Island Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Seychelles Japan
Timezone Indian/Mahe Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 6 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bird Island (BDI) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 10,002 kilometers (6,215 miles / 5,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:46 in Bird Island, it's 23:46 in Chitose / Tomakomai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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