CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,186 km
5,708 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
9,186 km
5,708 mi / 4,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS YEL
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTS YEL
ICAO Code RJCC CYEL
City Chitose / Tomakomai Elliot Lake
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Toronto
Elevation 82 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 46.350000, -82.560000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 9,186 kilometers (5,708 miles / 4,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 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 13:21 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 23:21 in Elliot Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,005 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Elliot Lake (YEL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 329° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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