CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
16,551 km
10,285 miles
QHN
Taguatinga
Brazil
Distance
16,551 km
10,285 mi / 8,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS QHN
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Taguatinga Airport
IATA Code CTS QHN
ICAO Code RJCC SWTY
City Chitose / Tomakomai Taguatinga
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Araguaina
Elevation 82 ft 1,959 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -12.430000, -46.400000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Taguatinga (QHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Taguatinga Airport (QHN) in Taguatinga, Brazil is 16,551 kilometers (10,285 miles / 8,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 08:40 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 20:40 in Taguatinga. 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 1,877 feet between the two airports. Taguatinga Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Taguatinga (QHN) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 348° (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 Taguatinga Airport (QHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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