BIH
Bishop
United States
7,990 km
4,965 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
7,990 km
4,965 mi / 4,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BIH CTS
Airport Name Bishop Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BIH CTS
ICAO Code KBIH RJCC
City Bishop Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,124 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 37.370000, -118.360000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bishop (BIH) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bishop Airport (BIH) in Bishop, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 7,990 kilometers (4,965 miles / 4,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 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 05:10 in Bishop, it's 22:10 in Chitose / Tomakomai. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,042 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Bishop Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Bishop (BIH) follows a heading of 55° (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 Bishop Airport (BIH) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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