Sapporo to Jilin flights
Jilin lies 1,195 km (743 mi) west of Sapporo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 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.
| Sapporo | Jilin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | China |
| Population | 2 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CTS, 43 km out | CGQ, 72 km out |
Clocks in Jilin are 1 h behind Sapporo right now, so a 2 h 17 min journey lands only 1 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jilin
Crossing from Japan into China: money changes from the Yen to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Jilin
Jilin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ), 72 km (45 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changchun Longjia International Airport | CGQ | 72 km (45 mi) | 10,500 ft | 706 ft |
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Staying in Jilin
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Jilin. Of the 11 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (4). Guests have left 28 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jilin from Sapporo?
1,195 km (743 mi) in a straight line, west of Sapporo.
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Jilin by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Jilin?
Jilin is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Sapporo to Jilin flights?
Typically New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ).
What currency do I need in Jilin?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Jilin?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Jilin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.