Osaka to Sakata flights
Sakata lies 609 km (378 mi) north-east of Osaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 32 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.
| Osaka | Sakata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.8 million | 100,273 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | ITM, 11 km out | SYO, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 017-0292–981-1596 | 289-1754–979-1504 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Osaka
Osaka is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 11 km (7 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, 26 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 38 km).
Arriving in Sakata
Sakata is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shonai Airport (SYO), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yamagata Airport (GAJ, 72 km), Akita Airport (AXT, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shonai Airport (regional) | SYO | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,560 ft | 86 ft |
| Yamagata Airport (regional) | GAJ | 72 km (45 mi) | 6,560 ft | 353 ft |
| Akita Airport (regional) | AXT | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,200 ft | 313 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sakata from Osaka?
609 km (378 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Osaka.
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Sakata by air?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Osaka and Sakata?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Osaka to Sakata flights?
Typically Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) to Shonai Airport (SYO); Sakata also has GAJ, AXT.
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.