Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time58 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide price¥1,260,000 – ¥1,730,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000)
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Private charter between Sapporo and Nakashibetsu starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Sapporo (CTS) ⇄ Nakashibetsu (SHB) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Sapporo to Nakashibetsu is roughly 280 kilometres — 174 miles, or 151 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Sapporo to Nakashibetsu (and Nakashibetsu to Sapporo) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (JPY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | ¥1,260,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 47 min | 42 min – 52 min | ¥1,490,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (JPY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 58 min | ¥1,260,000 – ¥1,730,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 55 min | ¥1,410,000 – ¥1,880,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (JPY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 47 min | ¥1,490,000 – ¥2,120,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 46 min | ¥1,650,000 – ¥2,360,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 46 min | ¥1,810,000 – ¥2,510,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Sapporo–Nakashibetsu, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Sapporo, Japan: New Chitose Airport.
Nakashibetsu, Japan: Nakashibetsu Airport.
| New Chitose Airport | Nakashibetsu Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | RJCC / CTS | RJCN / SHB |
| Longest hard runway | 9,843 ft | 6,560 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 82 ft | 234 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Sapporo to Nakashibetsu can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Nakashibetsu Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,560 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 560 ft to spare. The leg is 280 km.
Alternates within range: Sapporo Okadama Airport (4,920 ft, 46 km) · Shinshinotsu Gliderport (3,280 ft, 56 km) · JGSDF Camp Higashichitose Heliport · JGSDF Eniwa Exercise Area Heliport · Nakashibetsu Heliport · JGSDF Vice Camp Shibetsu Heliport · JGSDF Yausubetsu Exercise Area Heliport · Shibecha Riverside Emergency Heliport
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 58 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Demand on Sapporo–Nakashibetsu comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 58 min gate to gate over 280 km (174 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Sapporo–Nakashibetsu departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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