Sapporo to Fukuoka flights
Fukuoka lies 1,418 km (881 mi) south-west of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 34 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 | Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CTS, 43 km out | FUK, 4 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 Fukuoka
Fukuoka is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 51 km), Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ, 63 km), Nagasaki Airport (NGS, 89 km), Kumamoto Airport (KMJ, 94 km), Iki Airport (IKI, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | 51 km (32 mi) | 6,562 ft | 6 ft |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | 63 km (39 mi) | 8,202 ft | 21 ft |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,840 ft | 15 ft |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,840 ft | 642 ft |
| Iki Airport (regional) | IKI | 61 km (38 mi) | 4,331 ft | 41 ft |
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Staying in Fukuoka
Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka. Of the 722 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (481), and 12 are five-star. Across 379 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 435,896 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Fukuoka from Sapporo?
1,418 km (881 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sapporo.
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Fukuoka by air?
About 2 h 34 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 Fukuoka?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sapporo to Fukuoka flights?
Typically New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK); Fukuoka also has HSG, KKJ, NGS, KMJ, IKI.
Where can I stay in Fukuoka?
Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka, 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 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.