CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
17,074 km
10,609 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
17,074 km
10,609 mi / 9,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS IRJ
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code CTS IRJ
ICAO Code RJCC SANL
City Chitose / Tomakomai La Rioja
Country Japan Argentina
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 82 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 17,074 kilometers (10,609 miles / 9,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Argentina. 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 01:22 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 13:22 in La Rioja. 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 1,355 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from La Rioja (IRJ) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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