Distance From Makin Island Airport to New Chitose Airport, MTK - CTS Distance

The distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 3333 miles or 5364 kilometers or 2894 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 Makin Island ( Kiribati ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makin Island and Sapporo takes around 7 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makin Island Airport, Makin Island, Kiribati to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 7 hours 39 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 • MTK - CTS

Kilometers		5364 km
Statute Miles		3333 miles
Nautical Miles		2894 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 39 minutes

Makin Island Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - MTK to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makin Island, Kiribati and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Makin Island, Kiribati and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTK - CTS

Time difference between Makin Island (Kiribati) and Sapporo (Japan) is 3 Hours.
Sapporo time is 3 Hours behind Makin Island.

Location	Local Time
Makin Island (Kiribati)	2026-08-26, 10:28:51 +12
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-08-26, 07:28:51 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

Makin Island Airport (MTK / NGMN) Makin Island, Kiribati

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan