Sapporo to Amsterdam
11h 11m The flight from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) covers 8,662 km (5,383 miles) and takes approximately 11h 11m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 335°, passing near 71.0° N, 86.2° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 45m | 16h 10m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 06m | 11h 32m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 37m | 10h 03m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 11m | 10h 37m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CTS | AMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | New Chitose Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| City | Sapporo | Amsterdam |
| Country | Japan | Netherlands |
| ICAO | RJCC | EHAM |
| Coordinates | 42.7748, 141.6904 | 52.3086, 4.7639 |
| Elevation | 82 ft | -11 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sapporo to Amsterdam?
A non-stop flight from Sapporo (CTS) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 11h 11m. The great-circle distance is 8,662 km (5,383 miles, 4,677 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 335°.
How far is Sapporo from Amsterdam?
8,662 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,383 miles or 4,677 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CTS and AMS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,662 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 11m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.