CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,819 km
6,101 miles
WVL
Waterville
United States
Distance
9,819 km
6,101 mi / 5,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS WVL
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport
IATA Code CTS WVL
ICAO Code RJCC KWVL
City Chitose / Tomakomai Waterville
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 333 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 44.530000, -69.680000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Waterville (WVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) in Waterville, United States is 9,819 kilometers (6,101 miles / 5,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 05:54 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 15:54 in Waterville. With a 14-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 Waterville (WVL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 338° (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 Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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