CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,723 km
6,663 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,723 km
6,663 mi / 5,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS MEX
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CTS MEX
ICAO Code RJCC MMMX
City Chitose / Tomakomai Mexico City
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 82 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 19.440000, -99.070000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,723 kilometers (6,663 miles / 5,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 16:05 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 01:05 in Mexico City. 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 7,234 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International 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 Mexico City (MEX) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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