CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,455 km
5,875 miles
NLE
Niles
United States
Distance
9,455 km
5,875 mi / 5,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS NLE
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport
IATA Code CTS NLE
ICAO Code RJCC K3TR
City Chitose / Tomakomai Niles
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Detroit
Elevation 82 ft 750 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 41.840000, -86.230000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Niles (NLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) in Niles, United States is 9,455 kilometers (5,875 miles / 5,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 07:51 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:51 in Niles. 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 Niles (NLE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 327° (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 Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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