Distance From Orcas Island Airport to New Chitose Airport, ESD - CTS Distance

The distance from Orcas Island Airport (ESD) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 4305 miles or 6929 kilometers or 3739 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 Eastsound ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Eastsound and Sapporo takes around 9 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Orcas Island Airport, Eastsound, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 9 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 • ESD - CTS

Kilometers		6929 km
Statute Miles		4305 miles
Nautical Miles		3739 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 53 minutes

Orcas Island Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - ESD to CTS Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESD - CTS

Time difference between Eastsound (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 15 Hours.
Sapporo time is 15 Hours ahead of Eastsound.

Location	Local Time
Eastsound (United States)	2026-03-15, 01:40:30 MDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-15, 16:40:30 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

Orcas Island Airport (ESD / KORS) Eastsound, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan