CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,140 km
5,679 miles
QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
Distance
9,140 km
5,679 mi / 4,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS QLS
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport
IATA Code CTS QLS
ICAO Code RJCC LSGL
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lausanne
Country Japan Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 82 ft 2,041 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 46.550000, 6.620000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lausanne (QLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is 9,140 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:41 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:41 in Lausanne. With a 8-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 1,959 feet between the two airports. Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Lausanne (QLS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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