CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,190 km
5,089 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
8,190 km
5,089 mi / 4,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS WJF
Airport Name New Chitose Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code CTS WJF
ICAO Code RJCC KWJF
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lancaster
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 34.740000, -118.220000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 8,190 kilometers (5,089 miles / 4,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 02:54 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 09:54 in Lancaster. With a 17-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 2,269 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 311° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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