CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
17,693 km
10,994 miles
MDX
Mercedes
Argentina
Distance
17,693 km
10,994 mi / 9,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS MDX
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Mercedes Airport
IATA Code CTS MDX
ICAO Code RJCC SATM
City Chitose / Tomakomai Mercedes
Country Japan Argentina
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 82 ft 358 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -29.220000, -58.090000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Mercedes (MDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Mercedes Airport (MDX) in Mercedes, Argentina is 17,693 kilometers (10,994 miles / 9,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying 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 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 22:14 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 10:14 in Mercedes. 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 Mercedes (MDX) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 316° (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 Mercedes Airport (MDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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