CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,947 km
6,181 miles
GDM
Gardner
United States
Distance
9,947 km
6,181 mi / 5,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS GDM
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Gardner Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTS GDM
ICAO Code RJCC KGDM
City Chitose / Tomakomai Gardner
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 954 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 42.550000, -72.020000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Gardner (GDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Gardner Municipal Airport (GDM) in Gardner, United States is 9,947 kilometers (6,181 miles / 5,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 08:28 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 18:28 in Gardner. 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 Gardner (GDM) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 336° (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 Gardner Municipal Airport (GDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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