Flights to Yamagata
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Yamagata is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sendai Airport (SDJ), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yamagata Airport (GAJ, 20 km), Shonai Airport (SYO, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | 49 km (30 mi) | 9,842 ft | 15 ft |
| Yamagata Airport (regional) | GAJ | 20 km (12 mi) | 6,560 ft | 353 ft |
| Shonai Airport (regional) | SYO | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,560 ft | 86 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,842 ft, SDJ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 15 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Yamagata
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamagata to Seoul | South Korea | 1,176 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Yamagata to Harbin | China | 1,405 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Yamagata to Tokyo | Japan | 289 km (180 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Yamagata to Shenyang | China | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Yamagata to Changchun | China | 1,406 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Yamagata to Yokohama | Japan | 318 km (197 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Yamagata to Busan | South Korea | 1,069 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Yamagata to Pyongyang | North Korea | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Yamagata to Incheon | South Korea | 1,202 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Yamagata to Osaka | Japan | 587 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Yamagata to Daegu | South Korea | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Yamagata to Nagoya | Japan | 459 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Yamagata to Sapporo | Japan | 544 km (338 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Yamagata to Jilin | China | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Yamagata to Fukuoka | Japan | 1,033 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Yamagata to Kawasaki | Japan | 307 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Yamagata to Kobe | Japan | 608 km (378 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Yamagata to Kyoto | Japan | 545 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Yamagata to Daejeon | South Korea | 1,166 km (725 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Yamagata to Gwangju | South Korea | 1,246 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Yamagata to Fushun | China | 1,453 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Yamagata to Saitama | Japan | 266 km (165 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Yamagata to Shanghai | China | 1,891 km (1,175 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
| Yamagata to Chongqing | China | 3,246 km (2,017 mi) | about 4 h 55 min |
| Yamagata to Chengdu | China | 3,410 km (2,119 mi) | about 5 h 7 min |
| Yamagata to Beijing | China | 2,071 km (1,287 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Yamagata to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,792 km (5,463 mi) | about 12 h 1 min |
| Yamagata to Tianjin | China | 2,010 km (1,249 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Yamagata to Wuhan | China | 2,531 km (1,572 mi) | about 4 h |
| Yamagata to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,940 km (3,691 mi) | about 8 h 22 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 Yamagata?
Sendai Airport (SDJ) is the closest large airport at 49 km (30 mi). The others, GAJ, SYO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SDJ from Yamagata city centre?
49 km (30 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Yamagata 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.