Nagoya to Otaru flights
Otaru lies 958 km (595 mi) north of Nagoya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 59 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.
| Nagoya | Otaru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.3 million | 115,333 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | NGO, 37 km out | CTS, 73 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nagoya
Nagoya is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (NKM, 8 km).
Arriving in Otaru
Otaru is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD, 32 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | 73 km (45 mi) | 9,843 ft | 82 ft |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport (regional) | OKD | 32 km (20 mi) | 4,920 ft | 25 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Otaru from Nagoya?
958 km (595 mi) in a straight line, north of Nagoya.
How long does it take to get from Nagoya to Otaru by air?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nagoya and Otaru?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nagoya to Otaru flights?
Typically Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to New Chitose Airport (CTS); Otaru also has OKD.
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.