CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,464 km
5,881 miles
JEF
Jefferson City
United States
Distance
9,464 km
5,881 mi / 5,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS JEF
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Jefferson City Memorial Airport
IATA Code CTS JEF
ICAO Code RJCC KJEF
City Chitose / Tomakomai Jefferson City
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 549 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 38.590000, -92.160000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Jefferson City (JEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States is 9,464 kilometers (5,881 miles / 5,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 20:56 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 05:56 in Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City (JEF) 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 Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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