CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,878 km
6,759 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
10,878 km
6,759 mi / 5,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CTS TER
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code CTS TER
ICAO Code RJCC LPLA
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lajes
Country Japan Portugal
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 82 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 38.760000, -27.090000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 10,878 kilometers (6,759 miles / 5,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:39 in Lajes. With a 10-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 Lajes (TER) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 8° (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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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