Distance From George Best Belfast City Airport to New Chitose Airport, BHD - CTS Distance

The distance from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5442 miles or 8757 kilometers or 4726 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 Belfast ( United Kingdom ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Belfast and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast, United Kingdom to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 30 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 • BHD - CTS

Kilometers		8757 km
Statute Miles		5442 miles
Nautical Miles		4726 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 30 minutes

George Best Belfast City Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - BHD to CTS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Belfast, United Kingdom and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BHD - CTS

Time difference between Belfast (United Kingdom) and Sapporo (Japan) is 8 Hours.
Sapporo time is 8 Hours ahead of Belfast.

Location	Local Time
Belfast (United Kingdom)	2026-06-19, 05:41:52 BST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-06-19, 13:41:52 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

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD / EGAC) Belfast, United Kingdom

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan