Beijing to Shūnan flights
Shūnan lies 1,513 km (940 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 2 h 41 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 | Shūnan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 19 million | 149,632 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 316 m (1,037 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | KKJ, 77 km out |
Clocks in Shūnan are 1 h ahead of Beijing right now, so a 2 h 41 min journey lands 3 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shūnan
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 Shūnan
Shūnan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Matsuyama Airport (MYJ, 85 km), Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK, 39 km), Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ, 53 km), Iwami Airport (IWJ, 66 km), Oita Airport (OIT, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,202 ft | 21 ft |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,200 ft | 25 ft |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (regional) | IWK | 39 km (24 mi) | 8,000 ft | 7 ft |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport (regional) | UBJ | 53 km (33 mi) | 8,200 ft | 23 ft |
| Iwami Airport (regional) | IWJ | 66 km (41 mi) | 6,562 ft | 184 ft |
| Oita Airport (regional) | OIT | 67 km (42 mi) | 9,840 ft | 19 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Shūnan from Beijing?
1,513 km (940 mi) in a straight line, east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Shūnan by air?
About 2 h 41 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 Shūnan?
Shūnan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Shūnan flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ); Shūnan also has MYJ, IWK, UBJ, IWJ, OIT.
What currency do I need in Shūnan?
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.