Distance From University of New Mexico Hospital Heliport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from University of New Mexico Hospital Heliport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5549 miles or 8930 kilometers or 4819 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 Albuquerque ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Albuquerque and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from University of New Mexico Hospital Heliport, Albuquerque, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 45 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		8930 km
Statute Miles		5549 miles
Nautical Miles		4819 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 45 minutes

University of New Mexico Hospital Heliport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

Location of University of New Mexico Hospital Heliport & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Albuquerque to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Albuquerque (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 16 Hours.
Sapporo time is 16 Hours ahead of Albuquerque.

Location	Local Time
Albuquerque (United States)	2026-08-08, 05:09:14 MST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-08-08, 21:09:14 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

University of New Mexico Hospital Heliport ( / NM11) Albuquerque, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan