CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,942 km
5,556 miles
OLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
8,942 km
5,556 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
41°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTS OLU
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTS OLU
ICAO Code RJCC KOLU
City Chitose / Tomakomai Columbus
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 1,447 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 41.450000, -97.340000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Columbus (OLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States is 8,942 kilometers (5,556 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 19:04 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 05:04 in Columbus. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,365 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (OLU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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