Kamakura to Kobe flights
Kobe lies 403 km (251 mi) west of Kamakura, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 16 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.
| Kamakura | Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 172,929 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 34 km out | UKB, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 125-0053–956-0115 | 701-1201–761-4146 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kamakura
Kamakura is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 92 km), Oshima Airport (OIM, 61 km).
Arriving in Kobe
Kobe is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kobe Airport (UKB), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 26 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 30 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 82 km), Konotori Tajima Airport (TJH, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 26 km (16 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 30 km (19 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
| Konotori Tajima Airport (regional) | TJH | 98 km (61 mi) | 3,937 ft | 584 ft |
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Staying in Kobe
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Common questions
How far is Kobe from Kamakura?
403 km (251 mi) in a straight line, west of Kamakura.
How long does it take to get from Kamakura to Kobe by air?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kamakura and Kobe?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kamakura to Kobe flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Kobe Airport (UKB); Kobe also has ITM, KIX, TKS, TJH.
Where can I stay in Kobe?
Our booking partner lists 220 places to stay in Kobe, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.