Hefei to Kure flights
Kure lies 1,447 km (899 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 36 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 | Kure | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 9.5 million | 214,592 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HFE, 32 km out | HIJ, 40 km out |
| Postal codes | 230000 | 689-4403–789-1301 |
Clocks in Kure are 1 h ahead of Hefei right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kure
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 Kure
Kure is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Matsuyama Airport (MYJ, 47 km), Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK, 31 km), Iwami Airport (IWJ, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | 40 km (25 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,088 ft |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | 47 km (29 mi) | 8,200 ft | 25 ft |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (regional) | IWK | 31 km (19 mi) | 8,000 ft | 7 ft |
| Iwami Airport (regional) | IWJ | 87 km (54 mi) | 6,562 ft | 184 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kure from Hefei?
1,447 km (899 mi) in a straight line, east of Hefei.
How long does it take to get from Hefei to Kure by air?
About 2 h 36 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 Kure?
Kure is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Hefei to Kure flights?
Typically Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ); Kure also has MYJ, IWK, IWJ.
What currency do I need in Kure?
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.