CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,164 km
5,694 miles
LYO
Lyons
United States
Distance
9,164 km
5,694 mi / 4,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS LYO
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTS LYO
ICAO Code RJCC KLYO
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lyons
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 1,692 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 38.300000, -98.200000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lyons (LYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States is 9,164 kilometers (5,694 miles / 4,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 06:26 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 15:26 in Lyons. With a 15-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 1,610 feet between the two airports. Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Lyons (LYO) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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