The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 10,971 kilometers (6,817 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:02 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:02 in Ponta Delgada. With a 10-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 Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.