CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,544 km
5,930 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,544 km
5,930 mi / 5,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS YOW
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code CTS YOW
ICAO Code RJCC CYOW
City Chitose / Tomakomai Ottawa
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Toronto
Elevation 82 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 45.320000, -75.670000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,544 kilometers (5,930 miles / 5,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Canada. 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 20:09 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 06:09 in Ottawa. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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