Sapporo to Iwata flights
Iwata lies 978 km (608 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 2 h 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 | Iwata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 166,672 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CTS, 43 km out | FSZ, 33 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 Iwata
Iwata is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | FSZ | 33 km (21 mi) | 7,218 ft | 433 ft |
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | 97 km (60 mi) | 11,483 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iwata from Sapporo?
978 km (608 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo.
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Iwata by air?
About 2 h, 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 Iwata?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sapporo to Iwata flights?
Typically New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ); Iwata also has NGO.
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.