CFT
Clifton/Morenci
United States
8,932 km
5,550 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
8,932 km
5,550 mi / 4,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Phoenix
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CFT CTS
Airport Name Greenlee County Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code CFT CTS
ICAO Code KCFT RJCC
City Clifton/Morenci Chitose / Tomakomai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,798 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 32.960000, -109.210000 42.780000, 141.690000

Clifton/Morenci (CFT) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greenlee County Airport (CFT) in Clifton/Morenci, United States to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 8,932 kilometers (5,550 miles / 4,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 10:06 in Clifton/Morenci, it's 02:06 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 16-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 3,716 feet between the two airports. New Chitose Airport sits lower than Greenlee County Airport.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Clifton/Morenci (CFT) follows a heading of 54° (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 Greenlee County Airport (CFT) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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