BQE
Bubaque
Guinea-Bissau
13,582 km
8,439 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
13,582 km
8,439 mi / 7,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BQE CTS
Airport Name Bubaque Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BQE CTS
ICAO Code GGBU RJCC
City Bubaque Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Guinea-Bissau Japan
Timezone Africa/Bissau Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 0 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 11.300000, -15.840000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bubaque (BQE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bubaque Airport (BQE) in Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 13,582 kilometers (8,439 miles / 7,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:12 in Bubaque, it's 17:12 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.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Bubaque (BQE) follows a heading of 334° (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 Bubaque Airport (BQE) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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