BFI
Seattle
United States
7,040 km
4,375 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
7,040 km
4,375 mi / 3,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BFI CTS
Airport Name Boeing Field/King County International Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BFI CTS
ICAO Code KBFI RJCC
City Seattle Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 22 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 47.530000, -122.300000 42.780000, 141.690000

Seattle (BFI) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) in Seattle, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 7,040 kilometers (4,375 miles / 3,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 19:47 in Seattle, it's 12:47 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 17-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 Seattle (BFI) follows a heading of 49° (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 Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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