CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,038 km
6,237 miles
LNS
Lancaster
United States
Distance
10,038 km
6,237 mi / 5,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS LNS
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Lancaster Airport
IATA Code CTS LNS
ICAO Code RJCC KLNS
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lancaster
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 40.120000, -76.290000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lancaster (LNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Lancaster Airport (LNS) in Lancaster, United States is 10,038 kilometers (6,237 miles / 5,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 23:43 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 09:43 in Lancaster. 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.

The return flight from Lancaster (LNS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 333° (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 Lancaster Airport (LNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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