Distance From Laurel Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Laurel Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 7923 miles or 12750 kilometers or 6880 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 Puntarenas ( Costa Rica ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puntarenas and Sapporo takes around 18 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Laurel Airport, Puntarenas, Costa Rica to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 18 hours 12 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		12750 km
Statute Miles		7923 miles
Nautical Miles		6880 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 12 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Puntarenas (Costa Rica) and Sapporo (Japan) is 15 Hours.
Sapporo time is 15 Hours ahead of Puntarenas.

Location	Local Time
Puntarenas (Costa Rica)	2026-04-01, 16:59:27 CST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-04-02, 07:59:27 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

Laurel Airport ( / MRLE) Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan