Sapporo to Kawasaki flights
Kawasaki lies 851 km (529 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 50 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 | Kawasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CTS, 43 km out | HND, 7 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 Kawasaki
Kawasaki is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 7 km (4 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, 67 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 97 km), Oshima Airport (OIM, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 7 km (4 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 67 km (42 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 97 km (60 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
| Oshima Airport (regional) | OIM | 88 km (55 mi) | 5,905 ft | 130 ft |
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Staying in Kawasaki
Our booking partner lists 78 places to stay in Kawasaki. Of the 55 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27). Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 37,624 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kawasaki from Sapporo?
851 km (529 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo.
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Kawasaki by air?
About 1 h 50 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 Kawasaki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sapporo to Kawasaki flights?
Typically New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Kawasaki also has NRT, IBR, OIM.
Where can I stay in Kawasaki?
Our booking partner lists 78 places to stay in Kawasaki, 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.