CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
7,728 km
4,802 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
7,728 km
4,802 mi / 4,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS PAO
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code CTS PAO
ICAO Code RJCC KPAO
City Chitose / Tomakomai Palo Alto
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 37.460000, -122.120000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 7,728 kilometers (4,802 miles / 4,173 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 10:10 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:10 in Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto (PAO) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 309° (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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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