CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
6,573 km
4,084 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
6,573 km
4,084 mi / 3,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS YAL
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code CTS YAL
ICAO Code RJCC CYAL
City Chitose / Tomakomai Alert Bay
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Vancouver
Elevation 82 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 50.580000, -126.920000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 6,573 kilometers (4,084 miles / 3,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Canada. 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 18:26 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 01:26 in Alert Bay. With a 17-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 Alert Bay (YAL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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