BGI
Bridgetown
Barbados
13,440 km
8,351 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
13,440 km
8,351 mi / 7,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Barbados
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BGI CTS
Airport Name Sir Grantley Adams International Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BGI CTS
ICAO Code TBPB RJCC
City Bridgetown Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Barbados Japan
Timezone America/Barbados Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 169 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, -59.490000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bridgetown (BGI) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Bridgetown, Barbados to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 13,440 kilometers (8,351 miles / 7,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Barbados 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 07:41 in Bridgetown, it's 20:41 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 13-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 Bridgetown (BGI) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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