CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,015 km
6,223 miles
EKN
Elkins
United States
Distance
10,015 km
6,223 mi / 5,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS EKN
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport
IATA Code CTS EKN
ICAO Code RJCC KEKN
City Chitose / Tomakomai Elkins
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 1,987 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 38.890000, -79.860000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Elkins (EKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States is 10,015 kilometers (6,223 miles / 5,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 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 21:08 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 07:08 in Elkins. With a 14-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 1,905 feet between the two airports. Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Elkins (EKN) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). 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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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