CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
5,867 km
3,646 miles
LIH
Lihue
United States
Distance
5,867 km
3,646 mi / 3,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

CTS LIH
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Lihue Airport
IATA Code CTS LIH
ICAO Code RJCC PHLI
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lihue
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 82 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 21.980000, -159.340000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lihue (LIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States is 5,867 kilometers (3,646 miles / 3,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 09:25 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 14:25 in Lihue. With a 19-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 Lihue (LIH) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Lihue Airport (LIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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