Distance From Minuteman Strip to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Minuteman Strip () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 2997 miles or 4823 kilometers or 2603 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 Willow ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Willow and Sapporo takes around 6 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Minuteman Strip, Willow, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 6 hours 53 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		4823 km
Statute Miles		2997 miles
Nautical Miles		2603 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 53 minutes

Minuteman Strip to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Willow, United States and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Willow, United States and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Willow (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 17 Hours.
Sapporo time is 17 Hours ahead of Willow.

Location	Local Time
Willow (United States)	2026-06-19, 00:42:19 AKDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-06-19, 17:42:19 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

Minuteman Strip ( / AK68) Willow, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan