CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
17,751 km
11,030 miles
QAC
Castro
Brazil
Distance
17,751 km
11,030 mi / 9,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS QAC
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Castro Airport
IATA Code CTS QAC
ICAO Code RJCC SSQT
City Chitose / Tomakomai Castro
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 82 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -24.810000, -49.960000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Castro (QAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil is 17,751 kilometers (11,030 miles / 9,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 02:40 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 14:40 in Castro. 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 3,232 feet between the two airports. Castro Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Castro (QAC) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 335° (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 Castro Airport (QAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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