CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
12,400 km
7,705 miles
LSL
Los Chiles
Costa Rica
Distance
12,400 km
7,705 mi / 6,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS LSL
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Los Chiles Airport
IATA Code CTS LSL
ICAO Code RJCC MRLC
City Chitose / Tomakomai Los Chiles
Country Japan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 82 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 11.040000, -84.710000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Los Chiles (LSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Los Chiles Airport (LSL) in Los Chiles, Costa Rica is 12,400 kilometers (7,705 miles / 6,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 01:57 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 10:57 in Los Chiles. 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.

The return flight from Los Chiles (LSL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 325° (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 Los Chiles Airport (LSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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