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Beijing to Tsukuba flights

Tsukuba lies 2,115 km (1,314 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 28 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.

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BeijingTsukuba
CountryChinaJapan
Population19 million241,656
Elevation49 m (161 ft)27 m (89 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Nearest large airportPEK, 25 km outIBR, 29 km out
Postal codes100000300-4352–369-0114

Clocks in Tsukuba are 1 h ahead of Beijing right now, so a 3 h 28 min journey lands 4 h 28 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Tsukuba

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 Tsukuba

Tsukuba is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ibaraki Airport (IBR), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 43 km), Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, 66 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Tsukuba (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Ibaraki AirportIBR29 km (18 mi)8,858 ft105 ft
Narita International AirportNRT43 km (27 mi)13,123 ft141 ft
Tokyo Haneda International AirportHND66 km (41 mi)11,024 ft35 ft

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Common questions

How far is Tsukuba from Beijing?

2,115 km (1,314 mi) in a straight line, east of Beijing.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Tsukuba by air?

About 3 h 28 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 Tsukuba?

Tsukuba is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).

Which airports are used for Beijing to Tsukuba flights?

Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR); Tsukuba also has NRT, HND.

What currency do I need in Tsukuba?

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.