BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
12,371 km
7,687 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
12,371 km
7,687 mi / 6,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Managua
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BEF CTS
Airport Name Bluefields Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BEF CTS
ICAO Code MNBL RJCC
City Bluefileds Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Nicaragua Japan
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 20 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 12,371 kilometers (7,687 miles / 6,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Nicaragua 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 03:21 in Bluefileds, it's 18:21 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 Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 48° (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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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