Distance From Grand Lake Regional Airport to New Chitose Airport, NRI - CTS Distance

The distance from Grand Lake Regional Airport (NRI) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5902 miles or 9499 kilometers or 5126 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 Afton ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Afton and Sapporo takes around 13 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grand Lake Regional Airport, Afton, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 13 hours 34 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 • NRI - CTS

Kilometers		9499 km
Statute Miles		5902 miles
Nautical Miles		5126 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 34 minutes

Grand Lake Regional Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - NRI to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Afton, United States and Sapporo, Japan. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • NRI - CTS

Time difference between Afton (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 13 Hours.
Sapporo time is 13 Hours ahead of Afton.

Location	Local Time
Afton (United States)	2026-08-02, 18:05:17 EDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-08-03, 07:05:17 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

Grand Lake Regional Airport (NRI / 3O9) Afton, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan