CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,621 km
5,978 miles
GLE
Gainesville
United States
Distance
9,621 km
5,978 mi / 5,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS GLE
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Gainesville Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTS GLE
ICAO Code RJCC KGLE
City Chitose / Tomakomai Gainesville
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 846 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 33.650000, -97.200000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Gainesville (GLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) in Gainesville, United States is 9,621 kilometers (5,978 miles / 5,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 01:35 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 10:35 in Gainesville. With a 15-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 Gainesville (GLE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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