The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) in Garden City, United States is 9,052 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 23:21 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 09:21 in Garden City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,809 feet between the two airports. Garden City Regional Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Garden City (GCK) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 319° (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 Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.