CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,940 km
5,555 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,940 km
5,555 mi / 4,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS LGW
Airport Name New Chitose Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code CTS LGW
ICAO Code RJCC EGKK
City Chitose / Tomakomai London
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 82 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 51.150000, -0.190000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 8,940 kilometers (5,555 miles / 4,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Kingdom. 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 17:30 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 08:30 in London. With a 9-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 London (LGW) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 27° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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