CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,208 km
5,100 miles
PMD
Palmdale
United States
Distance
8,208 km
5,100 mi / 4,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS PMD
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport
IATA Code CTS PMD
ICAO Code RJCC KPMD
City Chitose / Tomakomai Palmdale
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 2,543 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 34.630000, -118.080000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 8,208 kilometers (5,100 miles / 4,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 12:56 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 19:56 in Palmdale. With a 17-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 2,461 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 311° (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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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