BJX
Silao
Mexico
10,428 km
6,480 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
10,428 km
6,480 mi / 5,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BJX CTS
Airport Name Del Bajio International Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BJX CTS
ICAO Code MMLO RJCC
City Silao Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,956 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 20.990000, -101.480000 42.780000, 141.690000

Silao (BJX) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Del Bajio International Airport (BJX) in Silao, Mexico to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 10,428 kilometers (6,480 miles / 5,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Mexico 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 01:54 in Silao, it's 16:54 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,874 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Del Bajio International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Silao (BJX) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Del Bajio International Airport (BJX) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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