Distance From US Military Gunnery Naval Base Heliport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from US Military Gunnery Naval Base Heliport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5273 miles or 8486 kilometers or 4579 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 Niland ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niland and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from US Military Gunnery Naval Base Heliport, Niland, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 7 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		8486 km
Statute Miles		5273 miles
Nautical Miles		4579 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 7 minutes

US Military Gunnery Naval Base Heliport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

Location of US Military Gunnery Naval Base Heliport & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Niland to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

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

Location	Local Time
Niland (United States)	2026-05-07, 09:04:47 PDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-05-08, 01:04:47 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

US Military Gunnery Naval Base Heliport ( / ) Niland, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan