Distance From Waterfall Seaplane Base to New Chitose Airport, KWF - CTS Distance

The distance from Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 3700 miles or 5954 kilometers or 3213 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 Waterfall ( United States ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waterfall and Sapporo takes around 8 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waterfall Seaplane Base, Waterfall, United States to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 8 hours 30 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 • KWF - CTS

Kilometers		5954 km
Statute Miles		3700 miles
Nautical Miles		3213 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 30 minutes

Waterfall Seaplane Base to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - KWF to CTS Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWF - CTS

Time difference between Waterfall (United States) and Sapporo (Japan) is 17 Hours.
Sapporo time is 17 Hours ahead of Waterfall.

Location	Local Time
Waterfall (United States)	2026-09-23, 14:07:19 AKDT
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-09-24, 07:07:19 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

Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF / POKW) Waterfall, United States

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan