Kitami to Sakai flights
Sakai lies 1,255 km (780 mi) south-west of Kitami, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
| Kitami | Sakai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 119,135 | 826,161 |
| Elevation | 79 m (259 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | MMB, 24 km out | ITM, 22 km out |
| Postal codes | 157-0067 | 038-3524–999-2256 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kitami
Kitami is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Memanbetsu Airport (MMB), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Monbetsu Airport (MBE, 68 km), Kushiro Airport (KUH, 88 km), Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB, 90 km).
Arriving in Sakai
Sakai is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 22 km (14 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, 23 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 27 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 22 km (14 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 23 km (14 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 27 km (17 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
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Staying in Sakai
Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Sakai. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 1 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 9,983 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sakai from Kitami?
1,255 km (780 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kitami.
How long does it take to get from Kitami to Sakai by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitami and Sakai?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kitami to Sakai flights?
Typically Memanbetsu Airport (MMB) to Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM); Sakai also has UKB, KIX, TKS.
Where can I stay in Sakai?
Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Sakai, 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.