CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
7,909 km
4,915 miles
WYS
West Yellowstone
United States
Distance
7,909 km
4,915 mi / 4,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS WYS
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Yellowstone Airport
IATA Code CTS WYS
ICAO Code RJCC KWYS
City Chitose / Tomakomai West Yellowstone
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 82 ft 6,649 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 44.690000, -111.120000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 7,909 kilometers (4,915 miles / 4,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 22:23 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 06:23 in West Yellowstone. 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 6,567 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 312° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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