Zhoushan to Naha by ferry
Naha lies 681 km (423 mi) south-east of Zhoushan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 681 km (423 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 20 h 39 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Zhoushan | Naha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 882,932 | 317,625 |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Shenjiamen | Port of Naha |
Clocks in Naha are 1 h ahead of Zhoushan right now, so a 20 h 39 min journey lands 21 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Naha
Crossing from China into Japan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi 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.
Where to book ferries from Zhoushan to Naha
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Staying in Naha
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Common questions
How far is Naha from Zhoushan?
681 km (423 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Zhoushan; by road roughly 831 km (517 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zhoushan to Naha by ferry?
About 20 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zhoushan and Naha?
Naha is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
What currency do I need in Naha?
The Yen (JPY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- 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.