Chengdu to Kure flights
Kure lies 2,695 km (1,674 mi) east of Chengdu, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 12 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.
| Chengdu | Kure | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 20.9 million | 214,592 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | HIJ, 40 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 689-4403–789-1301 |
Clocks in Kure are 1 h ahead of Chengdu right now, so a 4 h 12 min journey lands 5 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kure
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 Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Kure
Kure is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Matsuyama Airport (MYJ, 47 km), Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK, 31 km), Iwami Airport (IWJ, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | 40 km (25 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,088 ft |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | 47 km (29 mi) | 8,200 ft | 25 ft |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (regional) | IWK | 31 km (19 mi) | 8,000 ft | 7 ft |
| Iwami Airport (regional) | IWJ | 87 km (54 mi) | 6,562 ft | 184 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kure from Chengdu?
2,695 km (1,674 mi) in a straight line, east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Kure by air?
About 4 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Kure?
Kure is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Kure flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ); Kure also has MYJ, IWK, IWJ.
What currency do I need in Kure?
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.