CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,226 km
6,354 miles
PLR
Pell City
United States
Distance
10,226 km
6,354 mi / 5,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS PLR
Airport Name New Chitose Airport St Clair County Airport
IATA Code CTS PLR
ICAO Code RJCC KPLR
City Chitose / Tomakomai Pell City
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 33.560000, -86.250000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Pell City (PLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to St Clair County Airport (PLR) in Pell City, United States is 10,226 kilometers (6,354 miles / 5,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 10:30 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 19:30 in Pell City. With a 15-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 Pell City (PLR) 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 St Clair County Airport (PLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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