CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
7,052 km
4,382 miles
GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
Distance
7,052 km
4,382 mi / 3,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS GRF
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code CTS GRF
ICAO Code RJCC KGRF
City Chitose / Tomakomai Fort Lewis/Tacoma
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 301 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 47.080000, -122.580000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States is 7,052 kilometers (4,382 miles / 3,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 10:19 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:19 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma. With a 17-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 Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 305° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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