CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
16,172 km
10,049 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
16,172 km
10,049 mi / 8,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CAU CTS
Airport Name Caruaru Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code CAU CTS
ICAO Code SNRU RJCC
City Caruaru Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Fortaleza Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,891 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -8.280000, -36.010000 42.780000, 141.690000

Caruaru (CAU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 16,172 kilometers (10,049 miles / 8,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Brazil 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 20:36 in Caruaru, it's 08:36 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 12-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 1,809 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Caruaru Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Caruaru (CAU) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Caruaru Airport (CAU) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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