CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,540 km
5,306 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
8,540 km
5,306 mi / 4,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS LWR
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code CTS LWR
ICAO Code RJCC EHLW
City Chitose / Tomakomai Leeuwarden
Country Japan Netherlands
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 82 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 53.230000, 5.760000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 8,540 kilometers (5,306 miles / 4,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:56 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 07:56 in Leeuwarden. With a 8-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 Leeuwarden (LWR) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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