CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,172 km
5,078 miles
MHV
Mojave
United States
Distance
8,172 km
5,078 mi / 4,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS MHV
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field
IATA Code CTS MHV
ICAO Code RJCC KMHV
City Chitose / Tomakomai Mojave
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 2,801 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 35.060000, -118.150000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Mojave (MHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) in Mojave, United States is 8,172 kilometers (5,078 miles / 4,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 23:52 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 06:52 in Mojave. 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 2,719 feet between the two airports. Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Mojave (MHV) 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 Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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