Distance From RAF Benson to New Chitose Airport, BEX - CTS Distance

The distance from RAF Benson (BEX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5545 miles or 8923 kilometers or 4815 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 Benson ( United Kingdom ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Benson and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Benson, Benson, United Kingdom to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 44 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 • BEX - CTS

Kilometers		8923 km
Statute Miles		5545 miles
Nautical Miles		4815 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 44 minutes

RAF Benson to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - BEX to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Benson, United Kingdom and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Benson, United Kingdom and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BEX - CTS

Time difference between Benson (United Kingdom) and Sapporo (Japan) is 8 Hours.
Sapporo time is 8 Hours ahead of Benson.

Location	Local Time
Benson (United Kingdom)	2026-07-30, 13:09:40 BST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-07-30, 21:09:40 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

RAF Benson (BEX / EGUB) Benson, United Kingdom

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan