CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,434 km
5,241 miles
TVF
Thief River Falls
United States
Distance
8,434 km
5,241 mi / 4,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS TVF
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Thief River Falls Regional Airport
IATA Code CTS TVF
ICAO Code RJCC KTVF
City Chitose / Tomakomai Thief River Falls
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 1,119 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 48.070000, -96.190000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Thief River Falls (TVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) in Thief River Falls, United States is 8,434 kilometers (5,241 miles / 4,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 23:29 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 08:29 in Thief River Falls. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,037 feet between the two airports. Thief River Falls Regional Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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