Distance From Rughenda Airfield to New Chitose Airport, RUE - CTS Distance

The distance from Rughenda Airfield (RUE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 7334 miles or 11803 kilometers or 6369 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 Butembo ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Butembo and Sapporo takes around 16 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rughenda Airfield, Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 16 hours 51 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 • RUE - CTS

Kilometers		11803 km
Statute Miles		7334 miles
Nautical Miles		6369 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 51 minutes

Rughenda Airfield to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - RUE to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUE - CTS

Time difference between Butembo (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Sapporo (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Sapporo time is 7 Hours ahead of Butembo.

Location	Local Time
Butembo (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-09-12, 13:19:16 CAT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-09-12, 20:19:16 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

Rughenda Airfield (RUE / FZMB) Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan