CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,336 km
5,801 miles
REE
Lubbock
United States
Distance
9,336 km
5,801 mi / 5,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS REE
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Reese Airpark
IATA Code CTS REE
ICAO Code RJCC 8XS8
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lubbock
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 3,338 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 33.590000, -102.040000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lubbock (REE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Reese Airpark (REE) in Lubbock, United States is 9,336 kilometers (5,801 miles / 5,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 05:24 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 14:24 in Lubbock. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,256 feet between the two airports. Reese Airpark sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Lubbock (REE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 319° (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 Reese Airpark (REE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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