Saitama to Kushiro flights
Kushiro lies 884 km (549 mi) north-east of Saitama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 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.
| Saitama | Kushiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.3 million | 167,875 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 42 km out | KUH, 16 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Kushiro
Kushiro is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kushiro Airport (KUH), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB, 82 km), Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushiro Airport (regional) | KUH | 16 km (10 mi) | 8,202 ft | 327 ft |
| Nakashibetsu Airport (regional) | SHB | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,560 ft | 234 ft |
| Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (regional) | OBO | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,202 ft | 505 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kushiro from Saitama?
884 km (549 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Saitama.
How long does it take to get from Saitama to Kushiro by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saitama and Kushiro?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Saitama to Kushiro flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Kushiro Airport (KUH); Kushiro also has SHB, OBO.
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.