Sapporo to Sydney (Mascot)
11h 05m The flight from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 8,585 km (5,335 miles) and takes approximately 11h 05m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 172°, passing near 4.4° N, 146.7° 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 37m | 16h 02m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 00m | 11h 26m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 32m | 9h 58m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 06m | 10h 31m |
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 | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | New Chitose Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Sapporo | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Japan | Australia |
| ICAO | RJCC | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 42.7748, 141.6904 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 82 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sapporo to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Sapporo (CTS) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 11h 05m. The great-circle distance is 8,585 km (5,335 miles, 4,636 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 172°.
How far is Sapporo from Sydney (Mascot)?
8,585 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,335 miles or 4,636 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 SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,585 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 05m 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.