CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,158 km
6,312 miles
CWF
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
10,158 km
6,312 mi / 5,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS CWF
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Chennault International Airport
IATA Code CTS CWF
ICAO Code RJCC KCWF
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lake Charles
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 30.210000, -93.140000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lake Charles (CWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States is 10,158 kilometers (6,312 miles / 5,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 13:35 in Lake Charles. 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.

The return flight from Lake Charles (CWF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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