Distance From Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 3937 miles or 6335 kilometers or 3419 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 Smithers ( Canada ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Smithers and Sapporo takes around 9 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base, Smithers, Canada to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 9 hours 3 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		6335 km
Statute Miles		3937 miles
Nautical Miles		3419 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 3 minutes

Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

Location of Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Smithers to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Smithers, Canada and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

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

Location	Local Time
Smithers (Canada)	2026-10-31, 23:08:27 MST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-11-01, 15:08:27 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

Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base ( / CAX8) Smithers, Canada

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan