Distance From Rufansa Airport to New Chitose Airport

The distance from Rufansa Airport () to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 8035 miles or 12931 kilometers or 6978 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rufansa ( Zambia ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rufansa and Sapporo takes around 18 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rufansa Airport, Rufansa, Zambia to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 18 hours 28 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - CTS

Kilometers		12931 km
Statute Miles		8035 miles
Nautical Miles		6978 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 28 minutes

Rufansa Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - to CTS Flight Path

Location of Rufansa Airport & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rufansa to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rufansa, Zambia and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTS

Time difference between Rufansa (Zambia) and Sapporo (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Sapporo time is 7 Hours ahead of Rufansa.

Location	Local Time
Rufansa (Zambia)	2025-01-28, 22:29:08 CAT
Sapporo (Japan)	2025-01-29, 05:29:08 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rufansa Airport ( / FLRU) Rufansa, Zambia

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan