CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
17,748 km
11,028 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
17,748 km
11,028 mi / 9,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS GIG
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CTS GIG
ICAO Code RJCC SBGL
City Chitose / Tomakomai Rio De Janeiro
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 82 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,748 kilometers (11,028 miles / 9,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 02:58 in Rio De Janeiro. 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 350° (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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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