CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,534 km
5,303 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
8,534 km
5,303 mi / 4,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS GWS
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTS GWS
ICAO Code RJCC KGWS
City Chitose / Tomakomai Glenwood Springs
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 82 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 39.510000, -107.310000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 8,534 kilometers (5,303 miles / 4,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 04:08 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 12:08 in Glenwood Springs. 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 5,834 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal 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 Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 315° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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