Distance From Smith Center Municipal Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Smith Center Municipal Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5597 miles or 9007 kilometers or 4861 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 Smith Center ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Smith Center and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Smith Center Municipal Airport, Smith Center, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 52 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		9007 km
Statute Miles		5597 miles
Nautical Miles		4861 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 52 minutes

Smith Center Municipal Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Smith Center, United States and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Smith Center (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 15 Hours.
Sapporo time is 15 Hours ahead of Smith Center.

Location	Local Time
Smith Center (United States)	2026-09-17, 14:19:41 MDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-09-18, 05:19:41 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

Smith Center Municipal Airport ( / KK82) Smith Center, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan