BQH
London
United Kingdom
8,915 km
5,540 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
8,915 km
5,540 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BQH CTS
Airport Name London Biggin Hill Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BQH CTS
ICAO Code EGKB RJCC
City London Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 598 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 51.330000, 0.030000 42.780000, 141.690000

London (BQH) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) in London, United Kingdom to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 8,915 kilometers (5,540 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom 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 12:19 in London, it's 21:19 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 London (BQH) 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 London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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