Kitami to Sapporo flights
Sapporo lies 221 km (137 mi) west of Kitami, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 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.
| Kitami | Sapporo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 119,135 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 79 m (259 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | MMB, 24 km out | CTS, 43 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kitami
Kitami is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Memanbetsu Airport (MMB), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Monbetsu Airport (MBE, 68 km), Kushiro Airport (KUH, 88 km), Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB, 90 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 Kitami?
221 km (137 mi) in a straight line, west of Kitami.
How long does it take to get from Kitami to Sapporo by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitami and Sapporo?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kitami to Sapporo flights?
Typically Memanbetsu Airport (MMB) to New Chitose Airport (CTS); Sapporo also has OKD.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.