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TokyoYamagata

Flights from Tokyo (HND) to Yamagata (GAJ)

Timezone shift0hDirectionneutralFlight time1h 5mDistance322 kmDirect1 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

322 km

Fastest Flight

1h 5m

Timezone Shift

0h

Direct Airlines

1

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Embraer 190

Tokyo to Yamagata Flights

Flights from Tokyo to Yamagata are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 07:20 and 17:35. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 322 km (200 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Yamagata

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Arrival Strategy for Yamagata

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to natural sunlight and stay active. Consider a light breakfast and gentle exercise to reset your internal clock and combat early drowsiness.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should strategically time a short 20-30 minute nap to prevent excessive fatigue without disrupting nighttime sleep patterns. Stay hydrated and walk around to maintain alertness.

Evening Arrival

Evening arrivals should minimize bright screens, have a light dinner, and prepare for an early bedtime. Use blackout curtains and aim to sleep according to local time to accelerate adjustment.

Best Time to Visit Yamagata

Monthly climate overview

Humid subtropical

Jan

4°

-3°

54mm

Feb

5°

-2°

48mm

Mar

10°

1°

62mm

Apr

16°

7°

74mm

May

22°

11°

89mm

Jun

25°

16°

112mm

Jul

29°

19°

134mm

Aug

30°

21°

118mm

Sep

25°

16°

106mm

Oct

19°

9°

72mm

Nov

12°

4°

58mm

Dec

6°

-2°

46mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

HND

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 9.0/10

Min connection: 50min

GAJ

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 3.5/10

Min connection: 35min

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

JL
Japan Airlines
07:20Embraer 1901h 5m
JL
Japan Airlines
07:20Embraer 1901h 5m
JL
Japan Airlines
07:20Embraer 1901h 5m

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