CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
17,578 km
10,923 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
17,578 km
10,923 mi / 9,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CTS RZA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code CTS RZA
ICAO Code RJCC SAWU
City Chitose / Tomakomai Santa Cruz
Country Japan Argentina
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 82 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 17,578 kilometers (10,923 miles / 9,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 19:39 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 07:39 in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz (RZA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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