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Fly + ferry · United States → Japan

Seattle to Kyoto: fly + ferry

Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Seattle to Sapporo (OKD), connecting in Tokyo, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 34h 18m door to door.

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How to get from Seattle to Kyoto

Kyoto has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.

1Via Sapporo (OKD) ~34h 18m door to door
  1. Fly Seattle → Sapporo1 stop via Tokyo · 12h 40m
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  2. Transfer to Otaru Ferry Terminal32 km · about 1h 08m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Otaru (Hokkaido) → Maizuru (Kyoto)About 20h – 21h · Shin Nihonkai FerryDaily sailings
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2Via Sapporo (CTS) ~35h 18m door to door
  1. Fly Seattle → Sapporo1 stop via Tokyo · 12h 40m
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  2. Transfer to Otaru Ferry Terminal72 km · about 2h 08m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Otaru (Hokkaido) → Maizuru (Kyoto)About 20h – 21h · Shin Nihonkai FerryDaily sailings
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
7,986 km4,959 miles
Journey time
34h 18mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+17hKyoto vs Seattle
Currency in Kyoto
JPY
Airports
SEA, BFI → OKD, CTS + ferry

Flights from Seattle to Kyoto: questions answered

How do you get from Seattle to Kyoto?
Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Seattle to Sapporo (OKD), connecting in Tokyo, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 34h 18m door to door.
Is there an airport on Kyoto?
No. The nearest airports are Sapporo (OKD) and Sapporo (CTS), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Kyoto?
Otaru (Hokkaido) to Maizuru (Kyoto) takes About 20h – 21h, daily sailings. Operators: Shin Nihonkai Ferry.
How far is Sapporo airport from the ferry?
About 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal, roughly 1h 08m by taxi or transfer.

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