BJI
Bemidji
United States
8,542 km
5,308 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
8,542 km
5,308 mi / 4,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BJI CTS
Airport Name Bemidji Regional Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BJI CTS
ICAO Code KBJI RJCC
City Bemidji Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,391 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 47.510000, -94.930000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bemidji (BJI) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) in Bemidji, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 8,542 kilometers (5,308 miles / 4,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 03:23 in Bemidji, it's 18:23 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 15-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 1,309 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Bemidji Regional Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Bemidji (BJI) follows a heading of 35° (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 Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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