Yokohama to Sakai flights
Sakai lies 393 km (244 mi) west of Yokohama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 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.
| Yokohama | Sakai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 3.8 million | 826,161 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | ITM, 22 km out |
| Postal codes | 039-4136–929-0341 | 038-3524–999-2256 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Yokohama
Yokohama 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, 76 km), Oshima Airport (OIM, 77 km).
Arriving in Sakai
Sakai is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 23 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 27 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 22 km (14 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 23 km (14 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 27 km (17 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
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Staying in Sakai
Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Sakai. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 1 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 9,983 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sakai from Yokohama?
393 km (244 mi) in a straight line, west of Yokohama.
How long does it take to get from Yokohama to Sakai by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yokohama and Sakai?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Yokohama to Sakai flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM); Sakai also has UKB, KIX, TKS.
Where can I stay in Sakai?
Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Sakai, 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.