BIS
Bismarck
United States
8,317 km
5,168 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
8,317 km
5,168 mi / 4,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BIS CTS
Airport Name Bismarck Municipal Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BIS CTS
ICAO Code KBIS RJCC
City Bismarck Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,661 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 46.770000, -100.750000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bismarck (BIS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) in Bismarck, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 8,317 kilometers (5,168 miles / 4,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 21:22 in Bismarck, it's 12:22 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 1,579 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Bismarck Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Bismarck (BIS) follows a heading of 39° (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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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