Distance From Riga International Airport to New Chitose Airport, RIX - CTS Distance

The distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 4664 miles or 7506 kilometers or 4050 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 Riga ( Latvia ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and Sapporo takes around 10 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 10 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 • RIX - CTS

Kilometers		7506 km
Statute Miles		4664 miles
Nautical Miles		4050 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 43 minutes

Riga International Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - RIX to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riga, Latvia and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Riga, Latvia and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIX - CTS

Time difference between Riga (Latvia) and Sapporo (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Sapporo time is 7 Hours ahead of Riga.

Location	Local Time
Riga (Latvia)	2026-03-15, 15:28:27 EET
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-15, 22:28:27 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

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan