Flights to Otaru
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, CTS handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 82 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Otaru
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otaru to Seoul | South Korea | 1,340 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Otaru to Harbin | China | 1,172 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Otaru to Tokyo | Japan | 841 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Otaru to Shenyang | China | 1,446 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Otaru to Changchun | China | 1,264 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Otaru to Yokohama | Japan | 870 km (541 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Otaru to Anshan | China | 1,499 km (932 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Otaru to Busan | South Korea | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Otaru to Pyongyang | North Korea | 1,356 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Otaru to Incheon | South Korea | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Otaru to Osaka | Japan | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Otaru to Daegu | South Korea | 1,337 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Otaru to Nagoya | Japan | 958 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Otaru to Jilin | China | 1,165 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Otaru to Fukuoka | Japan | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Otaru to Kawasaki | Japan | 860 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Otaru to Kobe | Japan | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Otaru to Kyoto | Japan | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Otaru to Daejeon | South Korea | 1,388 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Otaru to Fushun | China | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Otaru to Saitama | Japan | 818 km (508 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Otaru to Suwon | South Korea | 1,354 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Otaru to Shanghai | China | 2,174 km (1,351 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Otaru to Chongqing | China | 3,404 km (2,115 mi) | about 5 h 7 min |
| Otaru to Chengdu | China | 3,530 km (2,194 mi) | about 5 h 17 min |
| Otaru to Beijing | China | 2,072 km (1,288 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Otaru to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,446 km (5,248 mi) | about 11 h 35 min |
| Otaru to Tianjin | China | 2,037 km (1,266 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Otaru to Wuhan | China | 2,742 km (1,704 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Otaru to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,873 km (3,649 mi) | about 8 h 17 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Otaru?
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the closest large airport at 73 km (45 mi). The others, OKD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CTS from Otaru city centre?
73 km (45 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Otaru on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.