Distance From Yimnalem Airstrip to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Yimnalem Airstrip () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 3316 miles or 5337 kilometers or 2880 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 Yimnalem ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yimnalem and Sapporo takes around 7 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yimnalem Airstrip, Yimnalem, Papua New Guinea to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 7 hours 37 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		5337 km
Statute Miles		3316 miles
Nautical Miles		2880 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 37 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

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

Location	Local Time
Yimnalem (Papua New Guinea)	2026-10-24, 18:35:23 +10
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-10-24, 17:35:23 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

Yimnalem Airstrip ( / AYYN) Yimnalem, Papua New Guinea

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan