Distance From New Chitose Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, CTS - DTW Distance

The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 5933 miles or 9547 kilometers or 5152 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 Sapporo ( Japan ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sapporo and Detroit takes around 13 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 13 hours 38 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 - DTW

Kilometers		9547 km
Statute Miles		5933 miles
Nautical Miles		5152 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 38 minutes

New Chitose Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - CTS to DTW Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CTS - DTW

Time difference between Sapporo (Japan) and Detroit (United States) is 14 Hours.
Detroit time is 14 Hours behind Sapporo.

Location	Local Time
Sapporo (Japan)	2025-12-05, 16:34:13 JST
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:34:13 EST

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

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States