Harbin to Kurume flights
Kurume lies 1,421 km (883 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 34 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 | Kurume | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 10 million | 303,579 |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HRB, 34 km out | HSG, 27 km out |
| Postal codes | 150000 | 963-8846 |
Clocks in Kurume are 1 h ahead of Harbin right now, so a 2 h 34 min journey lands 3 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kurume
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 Kurume
Kurume is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 31 km), Kumamoto Airport (KMJ, 62 km), Nagasaki Airport (NGS, 72 km), Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ, 76 km), Iki Airport (IKI, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | 27 km (17 mi) | 6,562 ft | 6 ft |
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | 62 km (39 mi) | 9,840 ft | 642 ft |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | 72 km (45 mi) | 9,840 ft | 15 ft |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | 76 km (47 mi) | 8,202 ft | 21 ft |
| Iki Airport (regional) | IKI | 83 km (52 mi) | 4,331 ft | 41 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kurume from Harbin?
1,421 km (883 mi) in a straight line, south of Harbin.
How long does it take to get from Harbin to Kurume by air?
About 2 h 34 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 Kurume?
Kurume is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Harbin to Kurume flights?
Typically Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG); Kurume also has FUK, KMJ, NGS, KKJ, IKI.
What currency do I need in Kurume?
The Yen (JPY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.