Tokyo to Karatsu flights
Karatsu lies 924 km (574 mi) west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 56 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.
| Tokyo | Karatsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 117,663 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | HSG, 45 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
Arriving in Karatsu
Karatsu is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 47 km), Nagasaki Airport (NGS, 59 km), Iki Airport (IKI, 38 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | 45 km (28 mi) | 6,562 ft | 6 ft |
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 47 km (29 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | 59 km (37 mi) | 9,840 ft | 15 ft |
| Iki Airport (regional) | IKI | 38 km (24 mi) | 4,331 ft | 41 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Karatsu from Tokyo?
924 km (574 mi) in a straight line, west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Karatsu by air?
About 1 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Karatsu?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Karatsu flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG); Karatsu also has FUK, NGS, IKI.
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.