CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,507 km
5,286 miles
GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
8,507 km
5,286 mi / 4,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS GCN
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport
IATA Code CTS GCN
ICAO Code RJCC KGCN
City Chitose / Tomakomai Grand Canyon
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Phoenix
Elevation 82 ft 6,609 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 35.950000, -112.150000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Grand Canyon (GCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States is 8,507 kilometers (5,286 miles / 4,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 00:28 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 08:28 in Grand Canyon. 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 6,527 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (GCN) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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