BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
7,697 km
4,783 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
7,697 km
4,783 mi / 4,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BLU CTS
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BLU CTS
ICAO Code KBLU RJCC
City Emigrant Gap Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,284 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 42.780000, 141.690000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 7,697 kilometers (4,783 miles / 4,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 08:10 in Emigrant Gap, it's 01:10 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,202 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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