Distance From Santa Cruz Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Santa Cruz Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 7714 miles or 12414 kilometers or 6699 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 Santa Cruz ( Costa Rica ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Cruz and Sapporo takes around 17 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Cruz Airport, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 17 hours 44 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		12414 km
Statute Miles		7714 miles
Nautical Miles		6699 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 44 minutes

Santa Cruz Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Cruz, Costa Rica and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Santa Cruz (Costa Rica) and Sapporo (Japan) is 15 Hours.
Sapporo time is 15 Hours ahead of Santa Cruz.

Location	Local Time
Santa Cruz (Costa Rica)	2026-08-25, 15:42:04 CST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-08-26, 06:42:04 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

Santa Cruz Airport ( / MRSC) Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan