Flights to Tsuruoka
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Tsuruoka is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shonai Airport (SYO), 11 km (7 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, 59 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shonai Airport (regional) | SYO | 11 km (7 mi) | 6,560 ft | 86 ft |
| Yamagata Airport (regional) | GAJ | 59 km (37 mi) | 6,560 ft | 353 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 Tsuruoka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuruoka to Seoul | South Korea | 1,130 km (702 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Tsuruoka to Harbin | China | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Tsuruoka to Tokyo | Japan | 337 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Tsuruoka to Shenyang | China | 1,430 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Tsuruoka to Changchun | China | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Tsuruoka to Yokohama | Japan | 366 km (227 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Tsuruoka to Anshan | China | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Tsuruoka to Busan | South Korea | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Tsuruoka to Pyongyang | North Korea | 1,217 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Tsuruoka to Incheon | South Korea | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Tsuruoka to Osaka | Japan | 591 km (367 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Tsuruoka to Daegu | South Korea | 1,042 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Tsuruoka to Nagoya | Japan | 471 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Tsuruoka to Sapporo | Japan | 500 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Tsuruoka to Jilin | China | 1,244 km (773 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Tsuruoka to Fukuoka | Japan | 1,018 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Tsuruoka to Kawasaki | Japan | 356 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Tsuruoka to Kobe | Japan | 610 km (379 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Tsuruoka to Kyoto | Japan | 548 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Tsuruoka to Daejeon | South Korea | 1,127 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Tsuruoka to Gwangju | South Korea | 1,212 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Tsuruoka to Fushun | China | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Tsuruoka to Shanghai | China | 1,865 km (1,159 mi) | about 3 h 8 min |
| Tsuruoka to Chongqing | China | 3,206 km (1,992 mi) | about 4 h 52 min |
| Tsuruoka to Chengdu | China | 3,366 km (2,092 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| Tsuruoka to Beijing | China | 2,014 km (1,251 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Tsuruoka to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,720 km (5,418 mi) | about 11 h 56 min |
| Tsuruoka to Tianjin | China | 1,954 km (1,214 mi) | about 3 h 15 min |
| Tsuruoka to Wuhan | China | 2,496 km (1,551 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Tsuruoka to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,881 km (3,654 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 Tsuruoka?
Shonai Airport (SYO) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, GAJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SYO from Tsuruoka city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Tsuruoka 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.