CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,777 km
5,454 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
8,777 km
5,454 mi / 4,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS SOW
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code CTS SOW
ICAO Code RJCC KSOW
City Chitose / Tomakomai Show Low
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Phoenix
Elevation 82 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 34.270000, -110.010000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 8,777 kilometers (5,454 miles / 4,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 03:24 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 11:24 in Show Low. 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 6,334 feet between the two airports. Show Low 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 Show Low (SOW) 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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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