Ōshū to Saitama flights
Saitama lies 383 km (238 mi) south of Ōshū, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 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.
| Ōshū | Saitama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 112,937 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HNA, 32 km out | HND, 42 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Ōshū
Ōshū is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Akita Airport (AXT, 97 km).
Arriving in Saitama
Saitama is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 42 km (26 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, 68 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 42 km (26 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 68 km (42 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 75 km (47 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
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Staying in Saitama
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Saitama. Of the 41 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24). Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 31,345 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Saitama from Ōshū?
383 km (238 mi) in a straight line, south of Ōshū.
How long does it take to get from Ōshū to Saitama by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ōshū and Saitama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ōshū to Saitama flights?
Typically Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Saitama also has NRT, IBR.
Where can I stay in Saitama?
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Saitama, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.