CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,978 km
6,200 miles
LEN
Leon
Spain
Distance
9,978 km
6,200 mi / 5,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS LEN
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Leon Airport
IATA Code CTS LEN
ICAO Code RJCC LELN
City Chitose / Tomakomai Leon
Country Japan Spain
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 82 ft 3,006 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 42.590000, -5.660000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Leon (LEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Leon Airport (LEN) in Leon, Spain is 9,978 kilometers (6,200 miles / 5,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 16:19 in Leon. With a 8-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 2,924 feet between the two airports. Leon Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Leon (LEN) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). 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 Leon Airport (LEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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