CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,658 km
5,380 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
8,658 km
5,380 mi / 4,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS ELQ
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code CTS ELQ
ICAO Code RJCC OEGS
City Chitose / Tomakomai N/A
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 82 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 26.300000, 43.770000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 8,658 kilometers (5,380 miles / 4,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:13 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:13 in Gassim Airport. With a 6-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 2,044 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 48° (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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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