CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
7,850 km
4,878 miles
MCE
Merced
United States
Distance
7,850 km
4,878 mi / 4,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS MCE
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
IATA Code CTS MCE
ICAO Code RJCC KMCE
City Chitose / Tomakomai Merced
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 155 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 37.300000, -120.500000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Merced (MCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) in Merced, United States is 7,850 kilometers (4,878 miles / 4,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 21:52 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 04:52 in Merced. 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.

The return flight from Merced (MCE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 310° (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 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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