BIE
Beatrice
United States
9,072 km
5,637 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
9,072 km
5,637 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BIE CTS
Airport Name Beatrice Municipal Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BIE CTS
ICAO Code KBIE RJCC
City Beatrice Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,324 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 40.300000, -96.750000 42.780000, 141.690000

Beatrice (BIE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beatrice Municipal Airport (BIE) in Beatrice, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 9,072 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 12:08 in Beatrice, it's 03:08 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 15-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 1,242 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Beatrice Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Beatrice (BIE) follows a heading of 41° (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 Beatrice Municipal Airport (BIE) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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