Ulsan to Obihiro flights
Obihiro lies 1,448 km (900 mi) north-east of Ulsan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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.
| Ulsan | Obihiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 166,536 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | PUS, 53 km out | OBO, 20 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Obihiro
Crossing from South Korea into Japan: money changes from the Won to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ulsan
Ulsan is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), 53 km (33 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Daegu International Airport (TAE, 72 km), Ulsan Airport (USN, 7 km), Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO, 51 km).
Arriving in Obihiro
Obihiro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kushiro Airport (KUH, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (regional) | OBO | 20 km (12 mi) | 8,202 ft | 505 ft |
| Kushiro Airport (regional) | KUH | 82 km (51 mi) | 8,202 ft | 327 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Obihiro from Ulsan?
1,448 km (900 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ulsan.
How long does it take to get from Ulsan to Obihiro by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ulsan and Obihiro?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ulsan to Obihiro flights?
Typically Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO); Obihiro also has KUH.
What currency do I need in Obihiro?
The Yen (JPY).
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.