Sapporo to Akita flights
Akita lies 386 km (240 mi) south of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 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.
| Sapporo | Akita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 307,672 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CTS, 43 km out | AXT, 14 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Sapporo
Sapporo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD, 6 km).
Arriving in Akita
Akita is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Akita Airport (AXT), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,200 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Odate Noshiro Airport (ONJ, 57 km), Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport (regional) | AXT | 14 km (9 mi) | 8,200 ft | 313 ft |
| Odate Noshiro Airport (regional) | ONJ | 57 km (35 mi) | 6,562 ft | 292 ft |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport (regional) | HNA | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,202 ft | 297 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Akita from Sapporo?
386 km (240 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo.
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Akita by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Akita?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sapporo to Akita flights?
Typically New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Akita Airport (AXT); Akita also has ONJ, HNA.
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.