CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
13,288 km
8,257 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
13,288 km
8,257 mi / 7,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS SLU
Airport Name New Chitose Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code CTS SLU
ICAO Code RJCC TLPC
City Chitose / Tomakomai Castries
Country Japan Saint Lucia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/St_Lucia
Elevation 82 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 14.020000, -60.990000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 13,288 kilometers (8,257 miles / 7,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Saint Lucia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 11:44 in Castries. With a 13-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 Castries (SLU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 341° (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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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