Hitachi to Hiroshima flights
Hiroshima lies 781 km (485 mi) west of Hitachi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 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.
| Hitachi | Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 174,508 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | IBR, 51 km out | HIJ, 43 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Hitachi
Hitachi is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ibaraki Airport (IBR), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 95 km), Fukushima Airport (FKS, 72 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | 43 km (27 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,088 ft |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | 68 km (42 mi) | 8,200 ft | 25 ft |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (regional) | IWK | 34 km (21 mi) | 8,000 ft | 7 ft |
| Iwami Airport (regional) | IWJ | 68 km (42 mi) | 6,562 ft | 184 ft |
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Staying in Hiroshima
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima. Of the 394 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (204), and 4 are five-star. Across 171 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 237,196 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hiroshima from Hitachi?
781 km (485 mi) in a straight line, west of Hitachi.
How long does it take to get from Hitachi to Hiroshima by air?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hitachi and Hiroshima?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hitachi to Hiroshima flights?
Typically Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ); Hiroshima also has MYJ, IWK, IWJ.
Where can I stay in Hiroshima?
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima, 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.