Distance From Wabo Airport to New Chitose Airport, WAO - CTS Distance

The distance from Wabo Airport (WAO) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 3445 miles or 5544 kilometers or 2992 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 Wabo ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wabo and Sapporo takes around 7 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wabo Airport, Wabo, Papua New Guinea to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 7 hours 55 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 • WAO - CTS

Kilometers		5544 km
Statute Miles		3445 miles
Nautical Miles		2992 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 55 minutes

Wabo Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - WAO to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Wabo, Papua New Guinea and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Wabo, Papua New Guinea and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WAO - CTS

Time difference between Wabo (Papua New Guinea) and Sapporo (Japan) is 1 Hours.
Sapporo time is 1 Hours behind Wabo.

Location	Local Time
Wabo (Papua New Guinea)	2026-08-26, 14:20:54 +10
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-08-26, 13:20:54 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

Wabo Airport (WAO / AYWB) Wabo, Papua New Guinea

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan