Distance From İstanbul Atatürk Airport to New Chitose Airport, ISL - CTS Distance

The distance from İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5300 miles or 8530 kilometers or 4603 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 Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bakırköy, Istanbul and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 11 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 • ISL - CTS

Kilometers		8530 km
Statute Miles		5300 miles
Nautical Miles		4603 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 11 minutes

İstanbul Atatürk Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - ISL to CTS Flight Path

Location of İstanbul Atatürk Airport & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bakırköy, Istanbul to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ISL - CTS

Time difference between Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and Sapporo (Japan) is 6 Hours.
Sapporo time is 6 Hours ahead of Bakırköy, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-09-13, 05:33:52 +03
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-09-13, 11:33:52 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

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan