BYC
Yacuiba
Bolivia
16,720 km
10,389 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
16,720 km
10,389 mi / 9,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/La_Paz
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BYC CTS
Airport Name Yacuiba Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BYC CTS
ICAO Code SLYA RJCC
City Yacuiba Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Bolivia Japan
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,112 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -21.960000, -63.650000 42.780000, 141.690000

Yacuiba (BYC) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yacuiba Airport (BYC) in Yacuiba, Bolivia to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 16,720 kilometers (10,389 miles / 9,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Bolivia with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:43 in Yacuiba, it's 23:43 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,030 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Yacuiba Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Yacuiba (BYC) follows a heading of 53° (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 Yacuiba Airport (BYC) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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