Harbin to Yamagata flights
Yamagata lies 1,405 km (873 mi) south-east 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 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.
| Harbin | Yamagata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 10 million | 248,772 |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | 321 m (1,053 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HRB, 34 km out | SDJ, 49 km out |
| Postal codes | 150000 | 069-1208–969-2275 |
Clocks in Yamagata are 1 h ahead of Harbin right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands 3 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yamagata
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 Yamagata
Yamagata is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sendai Airport (SDJ), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yamagata Airport (GAJ, 20 km), Shonai Airport (SYO, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | 49 km (30 mi) | 9,842 ft | 15 ft |
| Yamagata Airport (regional) | GAJ | 20 km (12 mi) | 6,560 ft | 353 ft |
| Shonai Airport (regional) | SYO | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,560 ft | 86 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yamagata from Harbin?
1,405 km (873 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Harbin.
How long does it take to get from Harbin to Yamagata by air?
About 2 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 Harbin and Yamagata?
Yamagata is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Harbin to Yamagata flights?
Typically Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Sendai Airport (SDJ); Yamagata also has GAJ, SYO.
What currency do I need in Yamagata?
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.