Distance From Zürich Airport to New Chitose Airport, ZRH - CTS Distance

The distance from Zürich Airport (ZRH) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5579 miles or 8978 kilometers or 4844 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 Zurich ( Switzerland ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zurich and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 49 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 • ZRH - CTS

Kilometers		8978 km
Statute Miles		5579 miles
Nautical Miles		4844 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 49 minutes

Zürich Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - ZRH to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zurich, Switzerland and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Zurich, Switzerland and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZRH - CTS

Time difference between Zurich (Switzerland) and Sapporo (Japan) is 8 Hours.
Sapporo time is 8 Hours ahead of Zurich.

Location	Local Time
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-12-06, 06:46:11 CET
Sapporo (Japan)	2025-12-06, 14:46:11 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

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan