AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
7,831 km
4,866 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
7,831 km
4,866 mi / 4,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AEY CTS
Airport Name Akureyri Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AEY CTS
ICAO Code BIAR RJCC
City Akureyri Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Iceland Japan
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 6 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 42.780000, 141.690000

Akureyri (AEY) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 7,831 kilometers (4,866 miles / 4,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:15 in Akureyri, it's 16:15 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 9-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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 351° (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 Akureyri Airport (AEY) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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