Distance From Elk Meadows Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Elk Meadows Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 4705 miles or 7572 kilometers or 4086 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 Riggins ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riggins and Sapporo takes around 10 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elk Meadows Airport, Riggins, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 10 hours 49 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 • - CTS

Kilometers		7572 km
Statute Miles		4705 miles
Nautical Miles		4086 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 49 minutes

Elk Meadows Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Riggins, United States and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Riggins (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 15 Hours.
Sapporo time is 15 Hours ahead of Riggins.

Location	Local Time
Riggins (United States)	2026-08-08, 03:13:09 MDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-08-08, 18:13:09 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

Elk Meadows Airport ( / ) Riggins, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan