CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
17,604 km
10,939 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
17,604 km
10,939 mi / 9,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS RAF
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code CTS RAF
ICAO Code RJCC SAFR
City Chitose / Tomakomai Rafaela
Country Japan Argentina
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 82 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 17,604 kilometers (10,939 miles / 9,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Argentina. 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 00:19 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 12:19 in Rafaela. 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 Rafaela (RAF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 309° (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 Rafaela Airport (RAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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