Saitama to Obihiro flights
Obihiro lies 837 km (520 mi) north 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 49 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 | Obihiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.3 million | 166,536 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 42 km out | OBO, 20 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 Obihiro
Obihiro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kushiro Airport (KUH, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (regional) | OBO | 20 km (12 mi) | 8,202 ft | 505 ft |
| Kushiro Airport (regional) | KUH | 82 km (51 mi) | 8,202 ft | 327 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Obihiro from Saitama?
837 km (520 mi) in a straight line, north of Saitama.
How long does it take to get from Saitama to Obihiro by air?
About 1 h 49 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 Obihiro?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Saitama to Obihiro flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO); Obihiro also has KUH.
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.