Hefei to Kumamoto flights
Kumamoto lies 1,263 km (785 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 22 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 | Kumamoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 9.5 million | 738,907 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HFE, 32 km out | KMJ, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 230000 | 802-0044 |
Clocks in Kumamoto are 1 h ahead of Hefei right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands 3 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kumamoto
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 Kumamoto
Kumamoto is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 53 km), Nagasaki Airport (NGS, 74 km), Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 90 km), Amakusa Airport (AXJ, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,840 ft | 642 ft |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | 53 km (33 mi) | 6,562 ft | 6 ft |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | 74 km (46 mi) | 9,840 ft | 15 ft |
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Amakusa Airport (regional) | AXJ | 61 km (38 mi) | 3,281 ft | 340 ft |
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Staying in Kumamoto
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumamoto. Of the 127 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 1 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 79,614 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kumamoto from Hefei?
1,263 km (785 mi) in a straight line, east of Hefei.
How long does it take to get from Hefei to Kumamoto by air?
About 2 h 22 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 Kumamoto?
Kumamoto is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Hefei to Kumamoto flights?
Typically Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ); Kumamoto also has HSG, NGS, FUK, AXJ.
What currency do I need in Kumamoto?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Kumamoto?
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumamoto, bookable on this site.
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.