CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
15,663 km
9,732 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
15,663 km
9,732 mi / 8,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTS QBX
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code CTS QBX
ICAO Code RJCC SNOB
City Chitose / Tomakomai Sobral
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 82 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 15,663 kilometers (9,732 miles / 8,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 03:11 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 15:11 in Sobral. 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 Sobral (QBX) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 358° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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