CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,693 km
6,023 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
9,693 km
6,023 mi / 5,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

CTS YQX
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code CTS YQX
ICAO Code RJCC CYQX
City Chitose / Tomakomai Gander
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/St_Johns
Elevation 82 ft 496 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 48.940000, -54.570000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 9,693 kilometers (6,023 miles / 5,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 20:25 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 07:55 in Gander. With a 12.5-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 Gander (YQX) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 348° (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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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