BWC
Brawley
United States
8,506 km
5,285 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
8,506 km
5,285 mi / 4,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BWC CTS
Airport Name Brawley Municipal Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BWC CTS
ICAO Code KBWC RJCC
City Brawley Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation -128 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 32.990000, -115.520000 42.780000, 141.690000

Brawley (BWC) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brawley Municipal Airport (BWC) in Brawley, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 8,506 kilometers (5,285 miles / 4,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 03:13 in Brawley, it's 20:13 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 Brawley (BWC) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Brawley Municipal Airport (BWC) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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