AIA
Alliance
United States
8,593 km
5,340 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
8,593 km
5,340 mi / 4,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AIA CTS
Airport Name Alliance Municipal Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AIA CTS
ICAO Code KAIA RJCC
City Alliance Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,931 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 42.050000, -102.800000 42.780000, 141.690000

Alliance (AIA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) in Alliance, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 8,593 kilometers (5,340 miles / 4,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Alliance, it's 08:08 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,849 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Alliance Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Alliance (AIA) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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