Distance From Valence-Chabeuil Airport to New Chitose Airport, VAF - CTS Distance

The distance from Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5817 miles or 9362 kilometers or 5052 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 Valence/Chabeuil ( France ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Valence/Chabeuil and Sapporo takes around 13 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Valence-Chabeuil Airport, Valence/Chabeuil, France to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 13 hours 22 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 • VAF - CTS

Kilometers		9362 km
Statute Miles		5817 miles
Nautical Miles		5052 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 22 minutes

Valence-Chabeuil Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - VAF to CTS Flight Path

Location of Valence-Chabeuil Airport & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Valence/Chabeuil to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Valence/Chabeuil, France and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VAF - CTS

Time difference between Valence/Chabeuil (France) and Sapporo (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Sapporo time is 7 Hours ahead of Valence/Chabeuil.

Location	Local Time
Valence/Chabeuil (France)	2026-06-14, 19:27:59 CEST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-06-15, 02:27:59 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

Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF / LFLU) Valence/Chabeuil, France

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan