CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
10,077 km
6,262 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
10,077 km
6,262 mi / 5,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
49°
northeast

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CTS RFG
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code CTS RFG
ICAO Code RJCC KRFG
City Chitose / Tomakomai Refugio
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 28.300000, -97.300000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 10,077 kilometers (6,262 miles / 5,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 05:33 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 14:33 in Refugio. 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 Refugio (RFG) 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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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