How to travel from Okinawa to Akita, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Akita is around 2,051km (1,274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Okinawa to Akita by plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akita → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Akita (AXT).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost¥84,330($615)
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Kokura then Tokyo and then to Akita.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥71,600($525)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Akita
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Akita by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥51,885 ($380) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥84,330 ($615).
The distance between Okinawa and Akita is around 2,051km (1,274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,856km (1,153 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Okinawa and Akita by plane.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Akita is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥84,330 ($615).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Akita is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥51,885 ($380) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Akita. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Akita. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Okinawa and Akita. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and arrive at Akita (AXT) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Okinawa to Akita. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Okinawa to Akita typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Akita (AXT).
The closest major airport to Akita is Akita Airport (AXT) (AXT) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Akita. Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) (ONJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Okinawa to Akita. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Akita is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥84,330 ($615).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Akita
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5h 10m | ¥84,330($615) | hourly | 2,051km (1,274 miles) |
| Fly to Morioka (HNA), Train | 6hrs | ¥72,695($530) | hourly | 2,124km (1,320 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 10m | ¥88,300($645) | every 2 hours | 2,190km (1,361 miles) |
| Fly to Sendai (SDJ), Train | 6h 35m | ¥53,800($395) | hourly | 2,159km (1,342 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | ¥71,600($525) | 5 times a week | 2,672km (1,661 miles) |
| Ferry and Car | 1 day 18h | ¥51,885($380) | once a week | 2,555km (1,587 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Akita
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Skymark Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Toppy & Rocket
Train operators
Airports near Akita
The following major airports near Akita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Akita Airport (AXT)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Akita
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Akita
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 366km (227 miles) from Akita