Beijing to Sapporo (PEK–CTS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Beijing to Sapporo
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,309 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

PEK–CTS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,309 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–CTS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 3 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to CTS.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
772
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sapporo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
PEK: CST · CTS: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 7:00 PM in Sapporo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,309 mi / 2,106 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Tourist visas can be obtained electronically through the JAPAN eVISA system, with stays of 15 or 30 days. Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options are available depending on financial documentation and travel history. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

PEK–CTS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Sapporo route.
Route details
Distance1,309 mi / 2,106 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: CTS
IATA / ICAOCTS / RJCC
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to CTS flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to New Chitose Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,309 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PEK to CTS. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL, PUS, BKK, KIX, HND, NRT, ICN, MNL, HKG, TPE, PVG and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sapporo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
Yes, return flights from CTS to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PEK to CTS

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to CTS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to CTS ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,309 miles (2,106 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.