Kamakura to Ulsan flights
Ulsan lies 927 km (576 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 56 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 | Ulsan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Population | 172,929 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 34 km out | PUS, 53 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ulsan
Crossing from Japan into South Korea: money changes from the Yen to the Won (KRW); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +82; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 Ulsan
Ulsan is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), 53 km (33 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Daegu International Airport (TAE, 72 km), Ulsan Airport (USN, 7 km), Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO, 51 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gimhae International Airport | PUS | 53 km (33 mi) | 10,499 ft | 6 ft |
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | 72 km (45 mi) | 9,039 ft | 116 ft |
| Ulsan Airport (regional) | USN | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,561 ft | 45 ft |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (regional) | KPO | 51 km (32 mi) | 7,000 ft | 70 ft |
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Staying in Ulsan
Our booking partner lists 232 places to stay in Ulsan. Of the 207 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (154), and 1 are five-star. Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,709 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ulsan from Kamakura?
927 km (576 mi) in a straight line, west of Kamakura.
How long does it take to get from Kamakura to Ulsan by air?
About 1 h 56 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 Ulsan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kamakura to Ulsan flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS); Ulsan also has TAE, USN, KPO.
What currency do I need in Ulsan?
The Won (KRW).
Where can I stay in Ulsan?
Our booking partner lists 232 places to stay in Ulsan, 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.