CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,885 km
6,142 miles
RKD
Rockland
United States
Distance
9,885 km
6,142 mi / 5,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS RKD
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Knox County Regional Airport
IATA Code CTS RKD
ICAO Code RJCC KRKD
City Chitose / Tomakomai Rockland
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 44.060000, -69.100000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Rockland (RKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) in Rockland, United States is 9,885 kilometers (6,142 miles / 5,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 05:35 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 15:35 in Rockland. With a 14-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 Rockland (RKD) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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