Tokyo to Košice flights
Košice lies 8,834 km (5,489 mi) north-west of Tokyo, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 5 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.
| Tokyo | Košice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Slovakia |
| Population | 9.7 million | 225,044 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | KSC, 6 km out |
Clocks in Košice are 7 h behind Tokyo right now, so a 12 h 5 min journey lands only 5 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Košice
Crossing from Japan into Slovakia: money changes from the Yen to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +421; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648839.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 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, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
Arriving in Košice
Košice is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Košice International Airport (KSC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Košice International Airport (regional) | KSC | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,171 ft | 755 ft |
| Poprad-Tatry Airport (regional) | TAT | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,530 ft | 2,356 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Košice from Tokyo?
8,834 km (5,489 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Košice by air?
About 12 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Košice?
Košice is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/Bratislava against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Košice flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Košice International Airport (KSC); Košice also has TAT.
What currency do I need in Košice?
The Euro (EUR).
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.