Hefei to Beppu flights
Beppu lies 1,340 km (833 mi) east of Hefei, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 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.
| Hefei | Beppu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 9.5 million | 122,643 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HFE, 32 km out | KKJ, 76 km out |
| Postal codes | 230000 | 304-0821–898-0032 |
Clocks in Beppu are 1 h ahead of Hefei right now, so a 2 h 28 min journey lands 3 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Beppu
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 Hefei
Hefei is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Beppu
Beppu is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kumamoto Airport (KMJ, 77 km), Oita Airport (OIT, 31 km), Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | 76 km (47 mi) | 8,202 ft | 21 ft |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,840 ft | 642 ft |
| Oita Airport (regional) | OIT | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,840 ft | 19 ft |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport (regional) | UBJ | 75 km (47 mi) | 8,200 ft | 23 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Beppu from Hefei?
1,340 km (833 mi) in a straight line, east of Hefei.
How long does it take to get from Hefei to Beppu by air?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hefei and Beppu?
Beppu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Hefei to Beppu flights?
Typically Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ); Beppu also has KMJ, OIT, UBJ.
What currency do I need in Beppu?
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.