Hiroshima to Nanjing flights
Nanjing lies 1,297 km (806 mi) west of Hiroshima, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 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.
| Hiroshima | Nanjing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | China |
| Population | 1.2 million | 9.3 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HIJ, 43 km out | NKG, 37 km out |
| Postal codes | 061-1122–944-0002 | 210000 |
Clocks in Nanjing are 1 h behind Hiroshima right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands only 1 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nanjing
Crossing from Japan into China: money changes from the Yen to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Hiroshima
Hiroshima is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), 43 km (27 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, 68 km), Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK, 34 km), Iwami Airport (IWJ, 68 km).
Arriving in Nanjing
Nanjing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjing Lukou International Airport | NKG | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,811 ft | 49 ft |
| Changzhou Benniu International Airport (regional) | CZX | 95 km (59 mi) | 11,155 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in Nanjing
Our booking partner lists 340 places to stay in Nanjing. Of the 313 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (112), and 58 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 6,026 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nanjing from Hiroshima?
1,297 km (806 mi) in a straight line, west of Hiroshima.
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Nanjing by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Nanjing?
Nanjing is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Hiroshima to Nanjing flights?
Typically Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG); Nanjing also has CZX.
What currency do I need in Nanjing?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Nanjing?
Our booking partner lists 340 places to stay in Nanjing, bookable on this site.
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.