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Sakata · Japan

Flights to Sakata

Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.

Sakata is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shonai Airport (SYO), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yamagata Airport (GAJ, 72 km), Akita Airport (AXT, 84 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Sakata (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Shonai Airport (regional)SYO13 km (8 mi)6,560 ft86 ft
Yamagata Airport (regional)GAJ72 km (45 mi)6,560 ft353 ft
Akita Airport (regional)AXT84 km (52 mi)8,200 ft313 ft

Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,560 ft, SYO handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 86 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.

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Routes to and from Sakata

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.

Flights from Sakata: distances and estimated journey times
RouteCountryDistanceEstimated time
Sakata to SeoulSouth Korea1,134 km (704 mi)about 2 h 12 min
Sakata to HarbinChina1,322 km (822 mi)about 2 h 27 min
Sakata to TokyoJapan359 km (223 mi)about 1 h 13 min
Sakata to ShenyangChina1,425 km (886 mi)about 2 h 35 min
Sakata to ChangchunChina1,329 km (826 mi)about 2 h 27 min
Sakata to YokohamaJapan388 km (241 mi)about 1 h 15 min
Sakata to AnshanChina1,455 km (904 mi)about 2 h 37 min
Sakata to BusanSouth Korea1,050 km (652 mi)about 2 h 6 min
Sakata to PyongyangNorth Korea1,218 km (757 mi)about 2 h 19 min
Sakata to IncheonSouth Korea1,160 km (721 mi)about 2 h 14 min
Sakata to OsakaJapan609 km (378 mi)about 1 h 32 min
Sakata to DaeguSouth Korea1,050 km (653 mi)about 2 h 6 min
Sakata to NagoyaJapan491 km (305 mi)about 1 h 23 min
Sakata to SapporoJapan478 km (297 mi)about 1 h 22 min
Sakata to JilinChina1,235 km (768 mi)about 2 h 20 min
Sakata to FukuokaJapan1,031 km (641 mi)about 2 h 4 min
Sakata to KawasakiJapan378 km (235 mi)about 1 h 14 min
Sakata to KobeJapan627 km (390 mi)about 1 h 33 min
Sakata to KyotoJapan566 km (352 mi)about 1 h 29 min
Sakata to DaejeonSouth Korea1,134 km (704 mi)about 2 h 12 min
Sakata to GwangjuSouth Korea1,221 km (759 mi)about 2 h 19 min
Sakata to FushunChina1,385 km (861 mi)about 2 h 32 min
Sakata to ShanghaiChina1,875 km (1,165 mi)about 3 h 9 min
Sakata to ChongqingChina3,212 km (1,996 mi)about 4 h 52 min
Sakata to ChengduChina3,371 km (2,094 mi)about 5 h 4 min
Sakata to BeijingChina2,012 km (1,250 mi)about 3 h 20 min
Sakata to IstanbulTurkey8,707 km (5,410 mi)about 11 h 55 min
Sakata to TianjinChina1,954 km (1,214 mi)about 3 h 15 min
Sakata to WuhanChina2,504 km (1,556 mi)about 3 h 58 min
Sakata to LahorePakistan5,879 km (3,653 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 Sakata?

Shonai Airport (SYO) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, GAJ, AXT, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.

How far is SYO from Sakata city centre?

13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.

Can I book flights to Sakata 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.