Distance From Staples Municipal Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Staples Municipal Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5372 miles or 8646 kilometers or 4665 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 Staples ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Staples and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Staples Municipal Airport, Staples, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 21 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		8646 km
Statute Miles		5372 miles
Nautical Miles		4665 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 21 minutes

Staples Municipal Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Staples, United States and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Staples, United States and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Staples (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 14 Hours.
Sapporo time is 14 Hours ahead of Staples.

Location	Local Time
Staples (United States)	2026-03-20, 11:36:34 CDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-21, 01:36:34 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

Staples Municipal Airport ( / KSAZ) Staples, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan