CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,583 km
5,954 miles
DFI
Defiance
United States
Distance
9,583 km
5,954 mi / 5,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS DFI
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Defiance Memorial Airport
IATA Code CTS DFI
ICAO Code RJCC KDFI
City Chitose / Tomakomai Defiance
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 707 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 41.340000, -84.430000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Defiance (DFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI) in Defiance, United States is 9,583 kilometers (5,954 miles / 5,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 13:20 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 23:20 in Defiance. With a 14-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 Defiance (DFI) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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