Sapporo to Kitami flights
Kitami lies 221 km (137 mi) north-east of Sapporo, 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.
| Sapporo | Kitami | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 119,135 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CTS, 43 km out | MMB, 24 km out |
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 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memanbetsu Airport (regional) | MMB | 24 km (15 mi) | 8,202 ft | 135 ft |
| Monbetsu Airport (regional) | MBE | 68 km (42 mi) | 6,562 ft | 80 ft |
| Kushiro Airport (regional) | KUH | 88 km (55 mi) | 8,202 ft | 327 ft |
| Nakashibetsu Airport (regional) | SHB | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,560 ft | 234 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kitami from Sapporo?
221 km (137 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sapporo.
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Kitami 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 Sapporo and Kitami?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sapporo to Kitami flights?
Typically New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Memanbetsu Airport (MMB); Kitami also has MBE, KUH, SHB.
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 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.