Distance From Silva Bay Seaplane Base to New Chitose Airport, SYF - CTS Distance

The distance from Silva Bay Seaplane Base (SYF) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 4259 miles or 6854 kilometers or 3698 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 Gabriola Island ( Canada ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gabriola Island and Sapporo takes around 9 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Silva Bay Seaplane Base, Gabriola Island, Canada to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 9 hours 47 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 • SYF - CTS

Kilometers		6854 km
Statute Miles		4259 miles
Nautical Miles		3698 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 47 minutes

Silva Bay Seaplane Base to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - SYF to CTS Flight Path

Location of Silva Bay Seaplane Base & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gabriola Island to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gabriola Island, Canada and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Gabriola Island, Canada and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYF - CTS

Time difference between Gabriola Island (Canada) and Sapporo (Japan) is 16 Hours.
Sapporo time is 16 Hours ahead of Gabriola Island.

Location	Local Time
Gabriola Island (Canada)	2026-03-20, 03:27:47 PDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-20, 19:27:47 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

Silva Bay Seaplane Base (SYF / ) Gabriola Island, Canada

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan