CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,397 km
5,218 miles
GFK
Grand Forks
United States
Distance
8,397 km
5,218 mi / 4,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS GFK
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Grand Forks International Airport
IATA Code CTS GFK
ICAO Code RJCC KGFK
City Chitose / Tomakomai Grand Forks
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 845 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 47.950000, -97.170000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Grand Forks (GFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, United States is 8,397 kilometers (5,218 miles / 4,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 09:08 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 18:08 in Grand Forks. 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 Grand Forks (GFK) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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