CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
7,942 km
4,935 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
7,942 km
4,935 mi / 4,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS LWL
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code CTS LWL
ICAO Code RJCC KLWL
City Chitose / Tomakomai Wells
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 41.120000, -114.920000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 7,942 kilometers (4,935 miles / 4,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 20:58 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:58 in Wells. With a 17-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 5,687 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 311° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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