CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
16,716 km
10,387 miles
NQL
Niquelandia
Brazil
Distance
16,716 km
10,387 mi / 9,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS NQL
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Niquelandia Airport
IATA Code CTS NQL
ICAO Code RJCC SWNQ
City Chitose / Tomakomai Niquelandia
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 82 ft 2,756 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -14.430000, -48.490000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Niquelandia (NQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Niquelandia Airport (NQL) in Niquelandia, Brazil is 16,716 kilometers (10,387 miles / 9,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 22:12 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 10:12 in Niquelandia. 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 2,674 feet between the two airports. Niquelandia Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Niquelandia (NQL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Niquelandia Airport (NQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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