Distance From Leipzig/Halle Airport to New Chitose Airport, LEJ - CTS Distance

The distance from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5259 miles or 8463 kilometers or 4567 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 Leipzig ( Germany ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Leipzig and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig, Germany to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 5 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 • LEJ - CTS

Kilometers		8463 km
Statute Miles		5259 miles
Nautical Miles		4567 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 5 minutes

Leipzig/Halle Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - LEJ to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Leipzig, Germany and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Leipzig, Germany and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LEJ - CTS

Time difference between Leipzig (Germany) and Sapporo (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Sapporo time is 7 Hours ahead of Leipzig.

Location	Local Time
Leipzig (Germany)	2026-09-19, 11:56:48 CEST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-09-19, 18:56:48 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

Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ / EDDP) Leipzig, Germany

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan