Riga to Sapporo flights
Sapporo lies 7,456 km (4,633 mi) north-east of Riga, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 19 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.
| Riga | Sapporo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Japan |
| Population | 742,572 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | RIX, 9 km out | CTS, 43 km out |
Clocks in Sapporo are 6 h ahead of Riga right now, so a 10 h 19 min journey lands 16 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sapporo
Crossing from Latvia into Japan: money changes from the Euro 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 Riga
Riga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Riga International Airport (RIX), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,456 km (4,633 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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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 Riga?
7,456 km (4,633 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Riga.
How long does it take to get from Riga to Sapporo by air?
About 10 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riga and Sapporo?
Sapporo is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Europe/Riga).
Which airports are used for Riga to Sapporo flights?
Typically Riga International Airport (RIX) 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
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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.