Kobe to Yamagata flights
Yamagata lies 608 km (378 mi) north-east of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 32 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.
| Kobe | Yamagata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 248,772 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 321 m (1,053 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | UKB, 8 km out | SDJ, 49 km out |
| Postal codes | 701-1201–761-4146 | 069-1208–969-2275 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kobe
Kobe is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kobe Airport (UKB), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 26 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 30 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 82 km), Konotori Tajima Airport (TJH, 98 km).
Arriving in Yamagata
Yamagata is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sendai Airport (SDJ), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yamagata Airport (GAJ, 20 km), Shonai Airport (SYO, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | 49 km (30 mi) | 9,842 ft | 15 ft |
| Yamagata Airport (regional) | GAJ | 20 km (12 mi) | 6,560 ft | 353 ft |
| Shonai Airport (regional) | SYO | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,560 ft | 86 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yamagata from Kobe?
608 km (378 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kobe.
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Yamagata by air?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kobe and Yamagata?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kobe to Yamagata flights?
Typically Kobe Airport (UKB) to Sendai Airport (SDJ); Yamagata also has GAJ, SYO.
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.