CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,913 km
5,538 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
8,913 km
5,538 mi / 4,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS SAD
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code CTS SAD
ICAO Code RJCC KSAD
City Chitose / Tomakomai Safford
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Phoenix
Elevation 82 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 32.850000, -109.640000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 8,913 kilometers (5,538 miles / 4,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 05:04 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 13:04 in Safford. 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 3,096 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 315° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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