Distance From Shepherd Farm Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Shepherd Farm Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5016 miles or 8071 kilometers or 4356 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 Ynez ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Ynez and Sapporo takes around 11 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shepherd Farm Airport, Santa Ynez, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 11 hours 31 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		8071 km
Statute Miles		5016 miles
Nautical Miles		4356 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 31 minutes

Shepherd Farm Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Ynez, United States and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Santa Ynez (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 17 Hours.
Sapporo time is 17 Hours ahead of Santa Ynez.

Location	Local Time
Santa Ynez (United States)	2025-12-05, 01:34:54 PST
Sapporo (Japan)	2025-12-05, 18:34:54 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

Shepherd Farm Airport ( / 0CA4) Santa Ynez, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan