CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,961 km
5,568 miles
LYE
Lyneham
United Kingdom
Distance
8,961 km
5,568 mi / 4,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS LYE
Airport Name New Chitose Airport RAF Lyneham
IATA Code CTS LYE
ICAO Code RJCC EGDL
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lyneham
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 82 ft 513 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 51.510000, -1.990000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lyneham (LYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to RAF Lyneham (LYE) in Lyneham, United Kingdom is 8,961 kilometers (5,568 miles / 4,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Kingdom. 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 05:05 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 20:05 in Lyneham. With a 9-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 Lyneham (LYE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 26° (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 RAF Lyneham (LYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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