Distance From Van Buren Seaplane Base to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Van Buren Seaplane Base () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5965 miles or 9599 kilometers or 5180 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 Van Buren ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Buren and Sapporo takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Buren Seaplane Base, Van Buren, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 13 hours 42 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		9599 km
Statute Miles		5965 miles
Nautical Miles		5180 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Van Buren Seaplane Base to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

Location of Van Buren Seaplane Base & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Van Buren to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Van Buren, United States and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Van Buren (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 13 Hours.
Sapporo time is 13 Hours ahead of Van Buren.

Location	Local Time
Van Buren (United States)	2026-09-23, 22:28:36 EDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-09-24, 11:28:36 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

Van Buren Seaplane Base ( / ) Van Buren, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan