Flights to Sapporo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, CTS handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 82 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Sapporo
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo to Seoul | South Korea | 1,361 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Sapporo to Harbin | China | 1,203 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Sapporo to Tokyo | Japan | 833 km (517 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Sapporo to Shenyang | China | 1,475 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Sapporo to Changchun | China | 1,294 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Sapporo to Yokohama | Japan | 861 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Sapporo to Busan | South Korea | 1,381 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Sapporo to Pyongyang | North Korea | 1,380 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Sapporo to Incheon | South Korea | 1,388 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Sapporo to Osaka | Japan | 1,059 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Sapporo to Daegu | South Korea | 1,354 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Sapporo to Nagoya | Japan | 957 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Sapporo to Jilin | China | 1,195 km (743 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Sapporo to Fukuoka | Japan | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Sapporo to Kawasaki | Japan | 851 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Sapporo to Kobe | Japan | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Sapporo to Kyoto | Japan | 1,016 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Sapporo to Daejeon | South Korea | 1,406 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Sapporo to Fushun | China | 1,431 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Sapporo to Saitama | Japan | 809 km (503 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Sapporo to Suwon | South Korea | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Sapporo to Hiroshima | Japan | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Sapporo to Shanghai | China | 2,191 km (1,362 mi) | about 3 h 34 min |
| Sapporo to Chongqing | China | 3,428 km (2,130 mi) | about 5 h 9 min |
| Sapporo to Chengdu | China | 3,556 km (2,209 mi) | about 5 h 19 min |
| Sapporo to Beijing | China | 2,100 km (1,305 mi) | about 3 h 27 min |
| Sapporo to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,476 km (5,267 mi) | about 11 h 37 min |
| Sapporo to Tianjin | China | 2,064 km (1,283 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Sapporo to Wuhan | China | 2,763 km (1,717 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Sapporo to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,903 km (3,668 mi) | about 8 h 19 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Sapporo?
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the closest large airport at 43 km (27 mi). The others, OKD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CTS from Sapporo city centre?
43 km (27 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sapporo on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.