Distance From Shymkent Airport to New Chitose Airport, CIT - CTS Distance

The distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 3555 miles or 5720 kilometers or 3087 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 Shymkent ( Kazakhstan ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shymkent and Sapporo takes around 8 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shymkent Airport, Shymkent, Kazakhstan to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 8 hours 10 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 • CIT - CTS

Kilometers		5720 km
Statute Miles		3555 miles
Nautical Miles		3087 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 10 minutes

Shymkent Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - CIT to CTS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CIT - CTS

Time difference between Shymkent (Kazakhstan) and Sapporo (Japan) is 4 Hours.
Sapporo time is 4 Hours ahead of Shymkent.

Location	Local Time
Shymkent (Kazakhstan)	2026-06-15, 10:26:09 +05
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-06-15, 14:26:09 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

Shymkent Airport (CIT / UAII) Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan