Kotō to Harbin flights
Harbin lies 1,484 km (922 mi) north of Kotō, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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.
| Kotō | Harbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | China |
| Population | 543,730 | 10 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 140 m (459 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | KMJ, 12 km out | HRB, 34 km out |
| Postal codes | 678-1205–929-0328 | 150000 |
Clocks in Harbin are 1 h behind Kotō right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands only 1 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Harbin
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 Kotō
Kotō is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), 12 km (7 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, 58 km), Nagasaki Airport (NGS, 79 km), Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 94 km), Amakusa Airport (AXJ, 64 km).
Arriving in Harbin
Harbin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbin Taiping International Airport | HRB | 34 km (21 mi) | 11,811 ft | 457 ft |
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Staying in Harbin
Our booking partner lists 141 places to stay in Harbin. Of the 131 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (64), and 10 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 1,806 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Harbin from Kotō?
1,484 km (922 mi) in a straight line, north of Kotō.
How long does it take to get from Kotō to Harbin by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kotō and Harbin?
Harbin is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Kotō to Harbin flights?
Typically Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB).
What currency do I need in Harbin?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Harbin?
Our booking partner lists 141 places to stay in Harbin, 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.