CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
4,590 km
2,852 miles
NIB
Nikolai
United States
Distance
4,590 km
2,852 mi / 2,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS NIB
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Nikolai Airport
IATA Code CTS NIB
ICAO Code RJCC PAFS
City Chitose / Tomakomai Nikolai
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Anchorage
Elevation 82 ft 447 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 63.020000, -154.360000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Nikolai (NIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Nikolai Airport (NIB) in Nikolai, United States is 4,590 kilometers (2,852 miles / 2,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 23:53 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 05:53 in Nikolai. With a 18-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 Nikolai (NIB) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Nikolai Airport (NIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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