Distance From Ruacana Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Ruacana Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 8906 miles or 14333 kilometers or 7734 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 Ruacana ( Namibia ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ruacana and Sapporo takes around 20 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruacana Airport, Ruacana, Namibia to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 20 hours 28 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		14333 km
Statute Miles		8906 miles
Nautical Miles		7734 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 28 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ruacana, Namibia and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Ruacana, Namibia and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Ruacana (Namibia) and Sapporo (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Sapporo time is 7 Hours ahead of Ruacana.

Location	Local Time
Ruacana (Namibia)	2026-03-16, 06:36:53 CAT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-16, 13:36:53 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

Ruacana Airport ( / FYRC) Ruacana, Namibia

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan