CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,645 km
5,993 miles
MWL
Mineral Wells
United States
Distance
9,645 km
5,993 mi / 5,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS MWL
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Mineral Wells Regional Airport
IATA Code CTS MWL
ICAO Code RJCC KMWL
City Chitose / Tomakomai Mineral Wells
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 974 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 32.780000, -98.060000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Mineral Wells (MWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) in Mineral Wells, United States is 9,645 kilometers (5,993 miles / 5,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 23:40 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 08:40 in Mineral Wells. 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.

The return flight from Mineral Wells (MWL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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