CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,722 km
6,041 miles
JHW
Jamestown
United States
Distance
9,722 km
6,041 mi / 5,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS JHW
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport
IATA Code CTS JHW
ICAO Code RJCC KJHW
City Chitose / Tomakomai Jamestown
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 1,723 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 42.150000, -79.260000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Jamestown (JHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) in Jamestown, United States is 9,722 kilometers (6,041 miles / 5,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 09:11 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 19:11 in Jamestown. With a 14-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 1,641 feet between the two airports. Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JHW) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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