Sapporo to Morioka flights
Morioka lies 375 km (233 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 14 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 | Morioka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 290,700 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CTS, 43 km out | HNA, 30 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 Morioka
Morioka is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Akita Airport (AXT, 80 km), Odate Noshiro Airport (ONJ, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport (regional) | HNA | 30 km (19 mi) | 8,202 ft | 297 ft |
| Akita Airport (regional) | AXT | 80 km (50 mi) | 8,200 ft | 313 ft |
| Odate Noshiro Airport (regional) | ONJ | 86 km (53 mi) | 6,562 ft | 292 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Morioka from Sapporo?
375 km (233 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo.
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Morioka by air?
About 1 h 14 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 Morioka?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sapporo to Morioka flights?
Typically New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA); Morioka also has AXT, ONJ.
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.