Distance From Grenchen Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Grenchen Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5623 miles or 9049 kilometers or 4883 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 Grenchen ( Switzerland ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grenchen and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grenchen Airport, Grenchen, Switzerland to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 55 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		9049 km
Statute Miles		5623 miles
Nautical Miles		4883 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 55 minutes

Grenchen Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Grenchen, Switzerland and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Grenchen (Switzerland) and Sapporo (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Sapporo time is 7 Hours ahead of Grenchen.

Location	Local Time
Grenchen (Switzerland)	2026-09-13, 13:11:08 CEST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-09-13, 20:11:08 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

Grenchen Airport ( / LSZG) Grenchen, Switzerland

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan