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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shonai Airport (regional) | SYO | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,560 ft | 86 ft |
| Yamagata Airport (regional) | GAJ | 72 km (45 mi) | 6,560 ft | 353 ft |
| Akita Airport (regional) | AXT | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,200 ft | 313 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.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakata to Seoul | South Korea | 1,134 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Sakata to Harbin | China | 1,322 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Sakata to Tokyo | Japan | 359 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Sakata to Shenyang | China | 1,425 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Sakata to Changchun | China | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Sakata to Yokohama | Japan | 388 km (241 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Sakata to Anshan | China | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Sakata to Busan | South Korea | 1,050 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Sakata to Pyongyang | North Korea | 1,218 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Sakata to Incheon | South Korea | 1,160 km (721 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Sakata to Osaka | Japan | 609 km (378 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Sakata to Daegu | South Korea | 1,050 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Sakata to Nagoya | Japan | 491 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Sakata to Sapporo | Japan | 478 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Sakata to Jilin | China | 1,235 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Sakata to Fukuoka | Japan | 1,031 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Sakata to Kawasaki | Japan | 378 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Sakata to Kobe | Japan | 627 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Sakata to Kyoto | Japan | 566 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Sakata to Daejeon | South Korea | 1,134 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Sakata to Gwangju | South Korea | 1,221 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Sakata to Fushun | China | 1,385 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Sakata to Shanghai | China | 1,875 km (1,165 mi) | about 3 h 9 min |
| Sakata to Chongqing | China | 3,212 km (1,996 mi) | about 4 h 52 min |
| Sakata to Chengdu | China | 3,371 km (2,094 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| Sakata to Beijing | China | 2,012 km (1,250 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Sakata to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,707 km (5,410 mi) | about 11 h 55 min |
| Sakata to Tianjin | China | 1,954 km (1,214 mi) | about 3 h 15 min |
| Sakata to Wuhan | China | 2,504 km (1,556 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Sakata to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,879 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.