Los Angeles to Sapporo (LAX–CTS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KE Korean
GA8C
3:00 PM
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5:16 PM+1
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10h 16m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
NRT Narita 13h 55m 5YCIJL → GKIJJL Narita (NRT) to Sapporo flights
HND Tokyo 14h AAASDL → AFAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Sapporo flights
KIX Osaka 15h 55m CIJLQR → AYCICX Osaka (KIX) to Sapporo flights
ICN Seoul 16h 5m 5YAPZCM → 7CETJL Seoul (ICN) to Sapporo flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 18h 5m 5YCACK → 9CJLMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Sapporo flights
TPE Taoyuan 18h 24m 5YASAV → BRCIEY Taoyuan (TPE) to Sapporo flights
HKG Hong Kong 22h 4m 5YCXDL → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Sapporo flights
KKJ Kitakyushu 34h 30m KE → IJ Kitakyushu (KKJ) to Sapporo flights
NGO Tokoname ~12h 54m QR → BCCXHD Tokoname (NGO) to Sapporo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Sapporo
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,118 mi 10h 16m nonstop +16h ahead

LAX–CTS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Korean Air leads the route. The flight covers 5,118 miles in approximately 10h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–CTS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air 1 GA8C 10h16 73% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
GA8C Gulfstream G800 – KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to CTS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to CTS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
NGO ~12h 54m NRT ~13h 55m HND ~14h 0m KIX ~15h 55m ICN ~16h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
443
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → CTS
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
CTS → LAX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Sapporo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · CTS: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Sapporo.
Distance & Flight Time
5,118 mi / 8,236 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 16m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–CTS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Sapporo route.
Route details
Distance5,118 mi / 8,236 km
Flight time10h 16m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: CTS
Full nameNew Chitose Airport
IATA / ICAOCTS / RJCC
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to CTS flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to New Chitose Airport take about 10h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 5,118 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to CTS: Korean Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Narita, Tokyo Haneda and Kansai.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CTS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sapporo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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 LAX to CTS

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to CTS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to CTS is about 10 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,118 miles (8,236 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Narita, Tokyo Haneda and Kansai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.