CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,082 km
6,264 miles
RKW
Rockwood
United States
Distance
10,082 km
6,264 mi / 5,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS RKW
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Rockwood Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTS RKW
ICAO Code RJCC KRKW
City Chitose / Tomakomai Rockwood
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 1,664 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 35.920000, -84.690000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Rockwood (RKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) in Rockwood, United States is 10,082 kilometers (6,264 miles / 5,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 11:46 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 20:46 in Rockwood. 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 1,582 feet between the two airports. Rockwood Municipal Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Rockwood (RKW) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 328° (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 Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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