Distance From Lodja Airport to New Chitose Airport, LJA - CTS Distance

The distance from Lodja Airport (LJA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 7787 miles or 12531 kilometers or 6762 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 Lodja ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lodja and Sapporo takes around 17 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lodja Airport, Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 17 hours 54 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 • LJA - CTS

Kilometers		12531 km
Statute Miles		7787 miles
Nautical Miles		6762 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 54 minutes

Lodja Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - LJA to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LJA - CTS

Time difference between Lodja (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Sapporo (Japan) is 8 Hours.
Sapporo time is 8 Hours ahead of Lodja.

Location	Local Time
Lodja (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-03-18, 21:57:41 WAT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-19, 05:57:41 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

Lodja Airport (LJA / FZVA) Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan