AYS
Waycross
United States
10,635 km
6,608 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
10,635 km
6,608 mi / 5,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AYS CTS
Airport Name Waycross-Ware County Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AYS CTS
ICAO Code KAYS RJCC
City Waycross Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 141 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 31.250000, -82.400000 42.780000, 141.690000

Waycross (AYS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) in Waycross, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 10,635 kilometers (6,608 miles / 5,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 United States with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:46 in Waycross, it's 20:46 in Chitose / Tomakomai. 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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Waycross (AYS) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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