Distance From San Francisco Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from San Francisco Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 8552 miles or 13762 kilometers or 7426 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 Garzón ( Colombia ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Garzón and Sapporo takes around 19 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco Airport, Garzón, Colombia to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 19 hours 39 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		13762 km
Statute Miles		8552 miles
Nautical Miles		7426 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 39 minutes

San Francisco Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Garzón, Colombia and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Garzón, Colombia and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Garzón (Colombia) and Sapporo (Japan) is 14 Hours.
Sapporo time is 14 Hours ahead of Garzón.

Location	Local Time
Garzón (Colombia)	2026-03-17, 04:50:40 -05
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-17, 18:50:40 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

San Francisco Airport ( / ) Garzón, Colombia

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan