How far is it from Sakhalin to Japan?

The distance between Sakhalin and Japan is 479 km.

How long does it take to get from Sakhalin to Japan?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Sakhalin to Japan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sakhalin and Japan?

Japan is 2h behind Sakhalin. It is currently 5:28 AM in Sakhalin and 3:28 AM in Japan.

Where can I stay near Japan?

There are 10945+ hotels available in Japan.

Sakhalin to Japan - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Sakhalin to Japan by unknown, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel to Wakkanai Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
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1. Walk from Nevelsk to Wakkanai-Airport-WKJunknown
2. Fly from Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane WKJ - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
4h 38m
Travel to Wakkanai Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Walk from Nevelsk to Wakkanai-Airport-WKJunknown
2. Fly from Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane WKJ - HND
5h 27m
Travel to Rishiri Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Walk from Nevelsk to Rishiri Airport (RIS)unknown
2. Fly from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane RIS - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
4h 59m
Travel to Rishiri Airport, fly to Okadama Airport
1. Walk from Nevelsk to Rishiri Airport (RIS)unknown
2. Fly from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane RIS - OKD
5h 33m

Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

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¥17,015Cheapest Price

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Distance: 479.4 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Sakhalin, Russia and Japan?

There is no direct connection from Sakhalin to Japan. However, you can travel to Wakkanai-Airport-WKJ airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo. Alternatively, you can travel to Wakkanai-Airport-WKJ airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport (HND), walk to Haneda Airport Terminal 1, take the train to Monorail Hamamatsuchō, walk to Hamamatsuchō, then take the train to Tōkyō Station.

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