Distance From Matakana Island Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Matakana Island Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5959 miles or 9590 kilometers or 5175 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 Matakana Island ( New Zealand ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matakana Island and Sapporo takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Matakana Island Airport, Matakana Island, New Zealand to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 13 hours 42 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		9590 km
Statute Miles		5959 miles
Nautical Miles		5175 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Matakana Island Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Matakana Island, New Zealand and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Matakana Island, New Zealand and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Matakana Island (New Zealand) and Sapporo (Japan) is 3 Hours.
Sapporo time is 3 Hours behind Matakana Island.

Location	Local Time
Matakana Island (New Zealand)	2026-05-04, 02:01:49 NZST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-05-03, 23:01:49 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

Matakana Island Airport ( / NZMZ) Matakana Island, New Zealand

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan