CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
4,725 km
2,936 miles
DRF
Kenai
United States
Distance
4,725 km
2,936 mi / 2,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS DRF
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Drift River Airport
IATA Code CTS DRF
ICAO Code RJCC 3AK5
City Chitose / Tomakomai Kenai
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Anchorage
Elevation 82 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 60.590000, -152.160000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Kenai (DRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States is 4,725 kilometers (2,936 miles / 2,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:53 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 08:53 in Kenai. With a 18-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 Kenai (DRF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Drift River Airport (DRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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