Sapporo to Chicago
12h 03m The flight from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 9,366 km (5,820 miles) and takes approximately 12h 03m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 35°, passing near 65.3° N, 152.3° W 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 | 17h 02m | 17h 27m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 00m | 12h 26m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 24m | 10h 50m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 01m | 11h 26m |
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 | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | New Chitose Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Sapporo | Chicago |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| ICAO | RJCC | KORD |
| Coordinates | 42.7748, 141.6904 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 82 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sapporo to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Sapporo (CTS) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 12h 03m. The great-circle distance is 9,366 km (5,820 miles, 5,057 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 35°.
How far is Sapporo from Chicago?
9,366 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,820 miles or 5,057 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 ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,366 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 12h 03m 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.