Changchun to Iwata flights
Iwata lies 1,482 km (921 mi) south-east of Changchun, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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.
| Changchun | Iwata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 5.7 million | 166,672 |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CGQ, 32 km out | FSZ, 33 km out |
| Postal codes | 130000 | 369-1311–925-0145 |
Clocks in Iwata are 1 h ahead of Changchun right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Iwata
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 Changchun
Changchun is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Iwata
Iwata is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | FSZ | 33 km (21 mi) | 7,218 ft | 433 ft |
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | 97 km (60 mi) | 11,483 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iwata from Changchun?
1,482 km (921 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Changchun.
How long does it take to get from Changchun to Iwata by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Changchun and Iwata?
Iwata is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Changchun to Iwata flights?
Typically Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) to Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ); Iwata also has NGO.
What currency do I need in Iwata?
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.