Distance From Balkanabat Airport to New Chitose Airport, BKN - CTS Distance

The distance from Balkanabat Airport (BKN) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 4334 miles or 6975 kilometers or 3764 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Balkanabat ( Turkmenistan ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balkanabat and Sapporo takes around 9 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Balkanabat Airport, Balkanabat, Turkmenistan to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 9 hours 57 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BKN - CTS

Kilometers		6975 km
Statute Miles		4334 miles
Nautical Miles		3764 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 57 minutes

Balkanabat Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - BKN to CTS Flight Path

Location of Balkanabat Airport & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Balkanabat to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Balkanabat, Turkmenistan and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Balkanabat, Turkmenistan and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKN - CTS

Time difference between Balkanabat (Turkmenistan) and Sapporo (Japan) is 4 Hours.
Sapporo time is 4 Hours ahead of Balkanabat.

Location	Local Time
Balkanabat (Turkmenistan)	2026-09-18, 08:52:35 +05
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-09-18, 12:52:35 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Balkanabat Airport (BKN / ) Balkanabat, Turkmenistan

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan