Hefei to Iwakuni flights
Iwakuni lies 1,415 km (879 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 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.
| Hefei | Iwakuni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 9.5 million | 129,125 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HFE, 32 km out | MYJ, 58 km out |
| Postal codes | 230000 | 741-0062 |
Clocks in Iwakuni are 1 h ahead of Hefei 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 Iwakuni
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 Iwakuni
Iwakuni is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Matsuyama Airport (MYJ), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,200 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Hiroshima Airport (HIJ, 71 km), Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK, 3 km), Iwami Airport (IWJ, 69 km), Oita Airport (OIT, 88 km), Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | 58 km (36 mi) | 8,200 ft | 25 ft |
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | 71 km (44 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,088 ft |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (regional) | IWK | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,000 ft | 7 ft |
| Iwami Airport (regional) | IWJ | 69 km (43 mi) | 6,562 ft | 184 ft |
| Oita Airport (regional) | OIT | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,840 ft | 19 ft |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport (regional) | UBJ | 90 km (56 mi) | 8,200 ft | 23 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iwakuni from Hefei?
1,415 km (879 mi) in a straight line, east of Hefei.
How long does it take to get from Hefei to Iwakuni 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 Hefei and Iwakuni?
Iwakuni is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Hefei to Iwakuni flights?
Typically Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ); Iwakuni also has HIJ, IWK, IWJ, OIT, UBJ.
What currency do I need in Iwakuni?
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.