CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,601 km
5,344 miles
FLG
Flagstaff
United States
Distance
8,601 km
5,344 mi / 4,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS FLG
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
IATA Code CTS FLG
ICAO Code RJCC KFLG
City Chitose / Tomakomai Flagstaff
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Phoenix
Elevation 82 ft 7,015 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 35.140000, -111.670000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Flagstaff (FLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States is 8,601 kilometers (5,344 miles / 4,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 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 19:50 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:50 in Flagstaff. 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 6,933 feet between the two airports. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Flagstaff (FLG) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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