CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,616 km
5,354 miles
WBU
Boulder
United States
Distance
8,616 km
5,354 mi / 4,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS WBU
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Boulder Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTS WBU
ICAO Code RJCC KBDU
City Chitose / Tomakomai Boulder
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 82 ft 5,288 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 40.040000, -105.230000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Boulder (WBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) in Boulder, United States is 8,616 kilometers (5,354 miles / 4,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 05:27 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 13:27 in Boulder. 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 5,206 feet between the two airports. Boulder Municipal 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 Boulder (WBU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 316° (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 Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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