Distance From Waterkloof Air Force Base to New Chitose Airport, WKF - CTS Distance

The distance from Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 8567 miles or 13787 kilometers or 7440 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 Pretoria ( South Africa ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pretoria and Sapporo takes around 19 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waterkloof Air Force Base, Pretoria, South Africa to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 19 hours 41 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 • WKF - CTS

Kilometers		13787 km
Statute Miles		8567 miles
Nautical Miles		7440 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 41 minutes

Waterkloof Air Force Base to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - WKF to CTS Flight Path

Location of Waterkloof Air Force Base & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Pretoria to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Pretoria, South Africa and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Pretoria, South Africa and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WKF - CTS

Time difference between Pretoria (South Africa) and Sapporo (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Sapporo time is 7 Hours ahead of Pretoria.

Location	Local Time
Pretoria (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 14:09:06 SAST
Sapporo (Japan)	2025-12-15, 21:09:06 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

Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF / FAWK) Pretoria, South Africa

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan