BOU
Bourges
France
9,254 km
5,750 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,254 km
5,750 mi / 4,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Paris
Heading
29°
north northeast

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BOU CTS
Airport Name Bourges Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BOU CTS
ICAO Code LFLD RJCC
City Bourges Chitose / Tomakomai
Country France Japan
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 529 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 47.060000, 2.370000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bourges (BOU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bourges Airport (BOU) in Bourges, France to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,254 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 France 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 16:02 in Bourges, it's 00:02 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 8-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 Bourges (BOU) follows a heading of 333° (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 Bourges Airport (BOU) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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