CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,219 km
6,350 miles
IKB
North Wilkesboro
United States
Distance
10,219 km
6,350 mi / 5,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS IKB
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Wilkes County Airport
IATA Code CTS IKB
ICAO Code RJCC KUKF
City Chitose / Tomakomai North Wilkesboro
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 1,303 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 36.220000, -81.100000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to North Wilkesboro (IKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Wilkes County Airport (IKB) in North Wilkesboro, United States is 10,219 kilometers (6,350 miles / 5,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 23:40 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 09:40 in North Wilkesboro. With a 14-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 1,221 feet between the two airports. Wilkes County Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from North Wilkesboro (IKB) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Wilkes County Airport (IKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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