Busan to Sapporo flights
Sapporo lies 1,381 km (858 mi) north-east of Busan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Busan | Sapporo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.3 million | 2 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | PUS, 12 km out | CTS, 43 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Sapporo
Crossing from South Korea into Japan: money changes from the Won to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Busan
Busan is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Daegu International Airport (TAE, 94 km), Ulsan Airport (USN, 62 km), Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN, 87 km), Tsushima Airport (TSJ, 95 km).
Arriving in Sapporo
Sapporo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD, 6 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | 43 km (27 mi) | 9,843 ft | 82 ft |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport (regional) | OKD | 6 km (4 mi) | 4,920 ft | 25 ft |
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Staying in Sapporo
Our booking partner lists 1,129+ places to stay in Sapporo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 848 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (508), and 14 are five-star. Across 237 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 233,078 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sapporo from Busan?
1,381 km (858 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Busan.
How long does it take to get from Busan to Sapporo by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Busan and Sapporo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Busan to Sapporo flights?
Typically Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS); Sapporo also has OKD.
What currency do I need in Sapporo?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Sapporo?
Our booking partner lists 1,129+ places to stay in Sapporo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.