Distance From Waimaho Airstrip to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Waimaho Airstrip () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5762 miles or 9273 kilometers or 5004 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 Ōkaihau ( New Zealand ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ōkaihau and Sapporo takes around 13 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waimaho Airstrip, Ōkaihau, New Zealand to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 13 hours 14 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		9273 km
Statute Miles		5762 miles
Nautical Miles		5004 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 14 minutes

Waimaho Airstrip to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ōkaihau, New Zealand and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Ōkaihau, New Zealand and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Ōkaihau (New Zealand) and Sapporo (Japan) is 4 Hours.
Sapporo time is 4 Hours behind Ōkaihau.

Location	Local Time
Ōkaihau (New Zealand)	2026-03-18, 12:10:58 NZDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-18, 08:10:58 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

Waimaho Airstrip ( / ) Ōkaihau, New Zealand

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan