Fairbanks to Sapporo (FAI–CTS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fairbanks to Sapporo
Route information for FAI to CTS.
1 Airlines 3,042 mi 7h 1m nonstop +17h ahead

FAI–CTS had nonstop service from Eastar Jet, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,042 miles in 7h 1m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FAI–CTS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZE Eastar Jet 1 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZE (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAI to CTS.
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Two-Stop Connections
19
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FAI → CTS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CTS → FAI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+17h
Sapporo is 17 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
FAI: AKDT · CTS: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 11:00 AM (next day) in Sapporo.
Distance & Flight Time
3,042 mi / 4,895 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 1m gate to gate.
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FAI–CTS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Sapporo route.
Route details
Distance3,042 mi / 4,895 km
Flight time7h 1m
Time difference+17 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Origin: FAI
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
Destination: CTS
IATA / ICAOCTS / RJCC
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAI to CTS flights.
Nonstop flights from Fairbanks International Airport to New Chitose Airport take about 7h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 3,042 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FAI to CTS: Eastar Jet. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 1m.
Sapporo is 17 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FAI to CTS

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) had nonstop service from Eastar Jet, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

FAI to CTS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAI to CTS is about 7 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,042 miles (4,895 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.