CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,888 km
5,523 miles
RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
Distance
8,888 km
5,523 mi / 4,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS RTL
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Spirit Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTS RTL
ICAO Code RJCC K0F3
City Chitose / Tomakomai Spirit Lake
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 1,434 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 43.390000, -95.140000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 8,888 kilometers (5,523 miles / 4,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 18:16 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:16 in Spirit Lake. 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 1,352 feet between the two airports. Spirit Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Spirit Lake (RTL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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