CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
6,575 km
4,086 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
6,575 km
4,086 mi / 3,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTS THU
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code CTS THU
ICAO Code RJCC BGTL
City Chitose / Tomakomai Thule
Country Japan Greenland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Thule
Elevation 82 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 76.530000, -68.700000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 6,575 kilometers (4,086 miles / 3,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Greenland. 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 20:28 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 07:28 in Thule. With a 13-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 Thule (THU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 334° (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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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