CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,931 km
5,549 miles
GRI
Grand Island
United States
Distance
8,931 km
5,549 mi / 4,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS GRI
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Central Nebraska Regional Airport
IATA Code CTS GRI
ICAO Code RJCC KGRI
City Chitose / Tomakomai Grand Island
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 40.970000, -98.310000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Grand Island (GRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States is 8,931 kilometers (5,549 miles / 4,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 22:44 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 07:44 in Grand Island. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,765 feet between the two airports. Central Nebraska Regional Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Grand Island (GRI) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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