Harbin to Ube flights
Ube lies 1,370 km (851 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 30 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 | Ube | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 10 million | 173,733 |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HRB, 34 km out | KKJ, 23 km out |
| Postal codes | 150000 | 752-0923 |
Clocks in Ube are 1 h ahead of Harbin right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands 3 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ube
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 Ube
Ube is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 84 km), Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ, 3 km), Oita Airport (OIT, 68 km), Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK, 95 km), Iwami Airport (IWJ, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | 23 km (14 mi) | 8,202 ft | 21 ft |
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 84 km (52 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport (regional) | UBJ | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,200 ft | 23 ft |
| Oita Airport (regional) | OIT | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,840 ft | 19 ft |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (regional) | IWK | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,000 ft | 7 ft |
| Iwami Airport (regional) | IWJ | 95 km (59 mi) | 6,562 ft | 184 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ube from Harbin?
1,370 km (851 mi) in a straight line, south of Harbin.
How long does it take to get from Harbin to Ube by air?
About 2 h 30 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 Ube?
Ube is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Harbin to Ube flights?
Typically Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ); Ube also has FUK, UBJ, OIT, IWK, IWJ.
What currency do I need in Ube?
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.