CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,959 km
6,188 miles
LWM
Lawrence
United States
Distance
9,959 km
6,188 mi / 5,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS LWM
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Lawrence Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTS LWM
ICAO Code RJCC KLWM
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lawrence
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 148 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 42.720000, -71.120000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lawrence (LWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) in Lawrence, United States is 9,959 kilometers (6,188 miles / 5,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 23:12 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 09:12 in Lawrence. 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 Lawrence (LWM) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 337° (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 Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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