Distance From Thunder Lane Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Thunder Lane Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 4585 miles or 7379 kilometers or 3982 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 Heron ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heron and Sapporo takes around 10 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thunder Lane Airport, Heron, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 10 hours 32 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		7379 km
Statute Miles		4585 miles
Nautical Miles		3982 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 32 minutes

Thunder Lane Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

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

Location	Local Time
Heron (United States)	2026-09-16, 22:34:59 MDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-09-17, 13:34:59 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

Thunder Lane Airport ( / ) Heron, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan