Beijing to Nagano flights
Nagano lies 1,931 km (1,200 mi) east of Beijing, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Nagano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 19 million | 372,760 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 372 m (1,220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | MMJ, 59 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 014-0207–999-3114 |
Clocks in Nagano are 1 h ahead of Beijing right now, so a 3 h 14 min journey lands 4 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nagano
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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Nagano
Nagano is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (regional) | MMJ | 59 km (37 mi) | 6,560 ft | 2,182 ft |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport (regional) | TOY | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,562 ft | 95 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nagano from Beijing?
1,931 km (1,200 mi) in a straight line, east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Nagano by air?
About 3 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Nagano?
Nagano is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Nagano flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ); Nagano also has TOY.
What currency do I need in Nagano?
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.