CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,063 km
5,631 miles
IFA
Iowa Falls
United States
Distance
9,063 km
5,631 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS IFA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Iowa Falls Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTS IFA
ICAO Code RJCC KIFA
City Chitose / Tomakomai Iowa Falls
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 1,137 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 42.470000, -93.270000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Iowa Falls (IFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) in Iowa Falls, United States is 9,063 kilometers (5,631 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 23:23 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 08:23 in Iowa Falls. 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 1,055 feet between the two airports. Iowa Falls Municipal Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Iowa Falls (IFA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 323° (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 Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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