CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
2,634 km
1,636 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
2,634 km
1,636 mi / 1,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS SYA
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code CTS SYA
ICAO Code RJCC PASY
City Chitose / Tomakomai Shemya
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Adak
Elevation 82 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 52.700000, 174.100000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 2,634 kilometers (1,636 miles / 1,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 22:08 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:08 in Shemya. With a 19-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 Shemya (SYA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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