CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,787 km
5,460 miles
LBF
North Platte
United States
Distance
8,787 km
5,460 mi / 4,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS LBF
Airport Name New Chitose Airport North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field
IATA Code CTS LBF
ICAO Code RJCC KLBF
City Chitose / Tomakomai North Platte
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 2,777 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 41.130000, -100.680000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to North Platte (LBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) in North Platte, United States is 8,787 kilometers (5,460 miles / 4,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 12:16 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 21:16 in North Platte. 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 2,695 feet between the two airports. North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from North Platte (LBF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 319° (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 North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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