CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,266 km
5,136 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
8,266 km
5,136 mi / 4,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS RKS
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code CTS RKS
ICAO Code RJCC KRKS
City Chitose / Tomakomai Rock Springs
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 82 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 41.590000, -109.070000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 8,266 kilometers (5,136 miles / 4,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 00:30 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 08:30 in Rock Springs. With a 16-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 6,683 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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