Distance From Northwoods Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Northwoods Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5537 miles or 8910 kilometers or 4808 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 Watersmeet ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Watersmeet and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Northwoods Airport, Watersmeet, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 43 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		8910 km
Statute Miles		5537 miles
Nautical Miles		4808 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 43 minutes

Northwoods Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Watersmeet (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 14 Hours.
Sapporo time is 14 Hours ahead of Watersmeet.

Location	Local Time
Watersmeet (United States)	2026-03-20, 12:46:38 CDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-21, 02:46:38 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

Northwoods Airport ( / 72MI) Watersmeet, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan