Distance From General Mitchell International Airport to New Chitose Airport, MKE - CTS Distance

The distance from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5765 miles or 9277 kilometers or 5006 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 Milwaukee ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Milwaukee and Sapporo takes around 13 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 13 hours 15 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 • MKE - CTS

Kilometers		9277 km
Statute Miles		5765 miles
Nautical Miles		5006 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 15 minutes

General Mitchell International Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - MKE to CTS Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKE - CTS

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

Location	Local Time
Milwaukee (United States)	2026-02-17, 17:08:10 CST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-02-18, 08:08:10 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

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE / KMKE) Milwaukee, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan