Distance From Kilimanjaro International Airport to New Chitose Airport, JRO - CTS Distance

The distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 7119 miles or 11457 kilometers or 6182 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 Arusha ( Tanzania ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arusha and Sapporo takes around 16 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha, Tanzania to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 16 hours 22 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 • JRO - CTS

Kilometers		11457 km
Statute Miles		7119 miles
Nautical Miles		6182 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 22 minutes

Kilimanjaro International Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - JRO to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arusha, Tanzania and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Arusha, Tanzania and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JRO - CTS

Time difference between Arusha (Tanzania) and Sapporo (Japan) is 6 Hours.
Sapporo time is 6 Hours ahead of Arusha.

Location	Local Time
Arusha (Tanzania)	2026-10-28, 21:37:48 EAT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-10-29, 03:37:48 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

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO / HTKJ) Arusha, Tanzania

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan