CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
7,181 km
4,462 miles
ELN
Ellensburg
United States
Distance
7,181 km
4,462 mi / 3,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS ELN
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Bowers Field
IATA Code CTS ELN
ICAO Code RJCC KELN
City Chitose / Tomakomai Ellensburg
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 1,763 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 47.030000, -120.530000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Ellensburg (ELN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Bowers Field (ELN) in Ellensburg, United States is 7,181 kilometers (4,462 miles / 3,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 02:18 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 09:18 in Ellensburg. 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 1,681 feet between the two airports. Bowers Field sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Ellensburg (ELN) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 306° (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 Bowers Field (ELN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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