COS
Colorado Springs
United States
8,747 km
5,435 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
8,747 km
5,435 mi / 4,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

COS CTS
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code COS CTS
ICAO Code KCOS RJCC
City Colorado Springs Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 6,187 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 42.780000, 141.690000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 8,747 kilometers (5,435 miles / 4,723 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 03:11 in Colorado Springs, it's 19:11 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 6,105 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 47° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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