Kyoto to Ueda flights
Ueda lies 275 km (171 mi) north-east of Kyoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 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.
| Kyoto | Ueda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 157,480 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 536 m (1,759 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | ITM, 39 km out | MMJ, 41 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kyoto
Kyoto is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 39 km (24 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, 65 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 81 km), Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO, 98 km).
Arriving in Ueda
Ueda is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (regional) | MMJ | 41 km (25 mi) | 6,560 ft | 2,182 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ueda from Kyoto?
275 km (171 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kyoto.
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Ueda by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyoto and Ueda?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kyoto to Ueda flights?
Typically Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) to Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ).
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.