CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,505 km
6,528 miles
CYW
Celaya
Mexico
Distance
10,505 km
6,528 mi / 5,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS CYW
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport
IATA Code CTS CYW
ICAO Code RJCC MMCY
City Chitose / Tomakomai Celaya
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 82 ft 5,709 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 20.550000, -100.890000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Celaya (CYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico is 10,505 kilometers (6,528 miles / 5,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:02 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 06:02 in Celaya. With a 15-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 5,627 feet between the two airports. Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Celaya (CYW) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 319° (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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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