Daegu to Hirakata flights
Hirakata lies 651 km (404 mi) east of Daegu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 35 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Daegu | Hirakata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 2.4 million | 406,331 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | TAE, 7 km out | ITM, 19 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Hirakata
Crossing from South Korea into Japan: money changes from the Won to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Daegu
Daegu is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Daegu International Airport (TAE), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,039 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gimhae International Airport (PUS, 83 km), Ulsan Airport (USN, 75 km), Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO, 76 km), Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN, 99 km).
Arriving in Hirakata
Hirakata is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 44 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 44 km (27 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 57 km (35 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
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Staying in Hirakata
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Common questions
How far is Hirakata from Daegu?
651 km (404 mi) in a straight line, east of Daegu.
How long does it take to get from Daegu to Hirakata by air?
About 1 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Daegu and Hirakata?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Daegu to Hirakata flights?
Typically Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM); Hirakata also has UKB, KIX.
What currency do I need in Hirakata?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Hirakata?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Hirakata, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.