BGC
Braganca Airport
Portugal
10,086 km
6,267 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
10,086 km
6,267 mi / 5,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BGC CTS
Airport Name Braganca Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BGC CTS
ICAO Code LPBG RJCC
City N/A Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Portugal Japan
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,241 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 41.860000, -6.710000 42.780000, 141.690000

Braganca Airport (BGC) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Braganca Airport (BGC) in Braganca Airport, Portugal to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 10,086 kilometers (6,267 miles / 5,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:48 in Braganca Airport, it's 15:48 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 9-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 2,159 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Braganca Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Braganca Airport (BGC) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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