CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,391 km
5,835 miles
MBS
Saginaw
United States
Distance
9,391 km
5,835 mi / 5,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS MBS
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Mbs International Airport
IATA Code CTS MBS
ICAO Code RJCC KMBS
City Chitose / Tomakomai Saginaw
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 668 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 43.530000, -84.080000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Saginaw (MBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Mbs International Airport (MBS) in Saginaw, United States is 9,391 kilometers (5,835 miles / 5,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 05:06 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 15:06 in Saginaw. 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.

The return flight from Saginaw (MBS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 328° (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 Mbs International Airport (MBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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