Changchun to Sasebo flights
Sasebo lies 1,251 km (777 mi) south 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 21 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 | Sasebo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 5.7 million | 243,223 |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CGQ, 32 km out | NGS, 33 km out |
Clocks in Sasebo are 1 h ahead of Changchun right now, so a 2 h 21 min journey lands 3 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sasebo
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 Sasebo
Sasebo is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nagasaki Airport (NGS), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 54 km), Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 82 km), Iki Airport (IKI, 65 km), Amakusa Airport (AXJ, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,840 ft | 15 ft |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | 54 km (34 mi) | 6,562 ft | 6 ft |
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 82 km (51 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Iki Airport (regional) | IKI | 65 km (40 mi) | 4,331 ft | 41 ft |
| Amakusa Airport (regional) | AXJ | 86 km (53 mi) | 3,281 ft | 340 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sasebo from Changchun?
1,251 km (777 mi) in a straight line, south of Changchun.
How long does it take to get from Changchun to Sasebo by air?
About 2 h 21 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 Sasebo?
Sasebo is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Changchun to Sasebo flights?
Typically Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS); Sasebo also has HSG, FUK, IKI, AXJ.
What currency do I need in Sasebo?
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.