CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
4,174 km
2,593 miles
KVL
Kivalina
United States
Distance
4,174 km
2,593 mi / 2,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS KVL
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Kivalina Airport
IATA Code CTS KVL
ICAO Code RJCC PAVL
City Chitose / Tomakomai Kivalina
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Anchorage
Elevation 82 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 67.740000, -164.560000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Kivalina (KVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States is 4,174 kilometers (2,593 miles / 2,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 21:09 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:09 in Kivalina. With a 18-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 Kivalina (KVL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Kivalina Airport (KVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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