Distance From Lerwick / Tingwall Airport to New Chitose Airport, LWK - CTS Distance

The distance from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5020 miles or 8079 kilometers or 4360 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 Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and Sapporo takes around 11 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 11 hours 32 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 • LWK - CTS

Kilometers		8079 km
Statute Miles		5020 miles
Nautical Miles		4360 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 32 minutes

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - LWK to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LWK - CTS

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and Sapporo (Japan) is 9 Hours.
Sapporo time is 9 Hours ahead of Lerwick.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 08:26:55 GMT
Sapporo (Japan)	2025-12-16, 17:26:55 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

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK / EGET) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan