Chengdu to Matsubara flights
Matsubara lies 2,968 km (1,844 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 33 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 | Matsubara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 20.9 million | 130,855 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | ITM, 26 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 030-0813–999-0606 |
Clocks in Matsubara are 1 h ahead of Chengdu right now, so a 4 h 33 min journey lands 5 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Matsubara
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 Matsubara
Matsubara is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 31 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 32 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 26 km (16 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 31 km (19 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 32 km (20 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 99 km (62 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Matsubara from Chengdu?
2,968 km (1,844 mi) in a straight line, east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Matsubara by air?
About 4 h 33 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 Matsubara?
Matsubara is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Matsubara flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM); Matsubara also has UKB, KIX, TKS.
What currency do I need in Matsubara?
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.