Distance From Katemo Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Katemo Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 8050 miles or 12954 kilometers or 6990 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 Katemo ( Zambia ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Katemo and Sapporo takes around 18 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Katemo Airport, Katemo, Zambia to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 18 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 • - CTS

Kilometers		12954 km
Statute Miles		8050 miles
Nautical Miles		6990 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 30 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Katemo, Zambia and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Katemo, Zambia and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Katemo (Zambia) and Sapporo (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Sapporo time is 7 Hours ahead of Katemo.

Location	Local Time
Katemo (Zambia)	2026-03-17, 12:50:47 CAT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-17, 19:50:47 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

Katemo Airport ( / ) Katemo, Zambia

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan