Bangkok to Sapporo (BKK–CTS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BKK–CTS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Thai Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,153 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways | 7 | 788 | 6h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sapporo from Bangkok
| Metric | BKK→CTS | DMK→CTS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKK | – | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 6h 15m | 6h 50m |
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · CTS: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 8:00 PM in Sapporo.
Thai passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 15 days when visiting for tourism. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. Complete the Visit Japan Web form online at vjw.digital.go.jp before arrival for immigration and customs declarations. At Narita (NRT), Haneda (HND), Kansai (KIX), or any Japanese airport, you go through immigration, provide fingerprints and a photo, and receive a "temporary visitor" stamp for 15 days.
The 15-day visa-free stay cannot be extended. For longer trips, apply for a tourist visa at the Japanese Embassy in Bangkok (Wireless Road) before departure, which grants up to 90 days. The visa is free for Thai nationals. You need a passport, application form, photo, flight itinerary, hotel bookings, bank statement, and employment letter. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days.
Direct flights from Bangkok to Tokyo Narita run about 6 hours on Thai Airways, ANA, and Japan Airlines. Bangkok to Osaka Kansai runs about 5 hours 30 minutes on Thai Airways, ANA, Peach, and Thai AirAsia X. Bangkok to Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Nagoya also have direct service. Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY), trading at roughly 4.3 JPY per THB 1 or about 155 JPY per $1. ATMs at 7-Eleven and Japan Post accept international cards. IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, ICOCA) work on trains, buses, and at convenience stores. The Japan Rail Pass (7 days from JPY 50,000, about THB 11,600) covers unlimited Shinkansen and JR trains. Tokyo to Kyoto on the Shinkansen takes 2 hours 15 minutes.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–CTS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to CTS
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) are connected by nonstop service from Thai Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BKK to CTS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to CTS ranges from 6 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,153 miles (5,073 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via PEK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (DMK).