Harbin to Kotō flights
Kotō lies 1,484 km (922 mi) south of Harbin, +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.
| Harbin | Kotō | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 10 million | 543,730 |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HRB, 34 km out | KMJ, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 150000 | 678-1205–929-0328 |
Clocks in Kotō are 1 h ahead of Harbin 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 Kotō
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 Harbin
Harbin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kotō
Kotō is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), 12 km (7 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, 58 km), Nagasaki Airport (NGS, 79 km), Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 94 km), Amakusa Airport (AXJ, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | 12 km (7 mi) | 9,840 ft | 642 ft |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | 58 km (36 mi) | 6,562 ft | 6 ft |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | 79 km (49 mi) | 9,840 ft | 15 ft |
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Amakusa Airport (regional) | AXJ | 64 km (40 mi) | 3,281 ft | 340 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kotō from Harbin?
1,484 km (922 mi) in a straight line, south of Harbin.
How long does it take to get from Harbin to Kotō 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 Harbin and Kotō?
Kotō is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Harbin to Kotō flights?
Typically Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ); Kotō also has HSG, NGS, FUK, AXJ.
What currency do I need in Kotō?
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.