CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,484 km
5,893 miles
HCA
Big Spring
United States
Distance
9,484 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS HCA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport
IATA Code CTS HCA
ICAO Code RJCC KBPG
City Chitose / Tomakomai Big Spring
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 2,573 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 32.210000, -101.520000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Big Spring (HCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States is 9,484 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 08:01 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:01 in Big Spring. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,491 feet between the two airports. Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Big Spring (HCA) 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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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