Jinan to Beppu flights
Beppu lies 1,372 km (853 mi) east of Jinan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 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.
| Jinan | Beppu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 8.4 million | 122,643 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | TNA, 29 km out | KKJ, 76 km out |
| Postal codes | 250000 | 304-0821–898-0032 |
Clocks in Beppu are 1 h ahead of Jinan right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands 3 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Beppu
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 Jinan
Jinan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 11,812-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Beppu
Beppu is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kumamoto Airport (KMJ, 77 km), Oita Airport (OIT, 31 km), Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | 76 km (47 mi) | 8,202 ft | 21 ft |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,840 ft | 642 ft |
| Oita Airport (regional) | OIT | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,840 ft | 19 ft |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport (regional) | UBJ | 75 km (47 mi) | 8,200 ft | 23 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Beppu from Jinan?
1,372 km (853 mi) in a straight line, east of Jinan.
How long does it take to get from Jinan to Beppu by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jinan and Beppu?
Beppu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Jinan to Beppu flights?
Typically Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ); Beppu also has KMJ, OIT, UBJ.
What currency do I need in Beppu?
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.