Tokyo to Tsuruoka flights
Tsuruoka lies 337 km (210 mi) north of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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 | Tsuruoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 125,389 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | SYO, 11 km out |
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 Tsuruoka
Tsuruoka is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shonai Airport (SYO), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yamagata Airport (GAJ, 59 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shonai Airport (regional) | SYO | 11 km (7 mi) | 6,560 ft | 86 ft |
| Yamagata Airport (regional) | GAJ | 59 km (37 mi) | 6,560 ft | 353 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tsuruoka from Tokyo?
337 km (210 mi) in a straight line, north of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka by air?
About 1 h 11 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 Tsuruoka?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Tsuruoka flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO); Tsuruoka also has GAJ.
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.