Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Saitama flights
Saitama lies 1,255 km (780 mi) south of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Saitama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Japan |
| Population | 198,973 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+11 (Asia/Sakhalin) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | UUS, 8 km out | HND, 42 km out |
Clocks in Saitama are 2 h behind Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saitama
Crossing from Russia into Japan: money changes from the Ruble to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport (UUS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Saitama
Saitama is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 42 km (26 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, 68 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 42 km (26 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 68 km (42 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 75 km (47 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
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Staying in Saitama
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Saitama. Of the 41 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24). Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 31,345 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Saitama from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
1,255 km (780 mi) in a straight line, south of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
How long does it take to get from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Saitama by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Saitama?
Saitama is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Sakhalin).
Which airports are used for Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Saitama flights?
Typically Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport (UUS) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Saitama also has NRT, IBR.
What currency do I need in Saitama?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Saitama?
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Saitama, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.