Distance From RT-4 Landing Strip to New Chitose Airport

The distance from RT-4 Landing Strip () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 6494 miles or 10450 kilometers or 5639 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 Fort Rucker ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Rucker and Sapporo takes around 14 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RT-4 Landing Strip, Fort Rucker, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 14 hours 55 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		10450 km
Statute Miles		6494 miles
Nautical Miles		5639 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 55 minutes

RT-4 Landing Strip to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

Location of RT-4 Landing Strip & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Rucker to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Fort Rucker, United States and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Fort Rucker (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 13 Hours.
Sapporo time is 13 Hours ahead of Fort Rucker.

Location	Local Time
Fort Rucker (United States)	2026-03-16, 19:52:23 EDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-17, 08:52:23 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

RT-4 Landing Strip ( / ) Fort Rucker, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan