Kukichūō to Beijing flights
Beijing lies 2,078 km (1,291 mi) west of Kukichūō, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 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.
| Kukichūō | Beijing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | China |
| Population | 150,582 | 19 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 58 km out | PEK, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 346-0003 | 100000 |
Clocks in Beijing are 1 h behind Kukichūō right now, so a 3 h 25 min journey lands only 2 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Beijing
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 Kukichūō
Kukichūō is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 68 km), Narita International Airport (NRT, 72 km).
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Capital International Airport | PEK | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,467 ft | 116 ft |
| Beijing Daxing International Airport | PKX | 45 km (28 mi) | 12,467 ft | 98 ft |
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Staying in Beijing
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Common questions
How far is Beijing from Kukichūō?
2,078 km (1,291 mi) in a straight line, west of Kukichūō.
How long does it take to get from Kukichūō to Beijing by air?
About 3 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 Kukichūō and Beijing?
Beijing is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Kukichūō to Beijing flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK); Beijing also has PKX.
What currency do I need in Beijing?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Beijing?
Our booking partner lists 939 places to stay in Beijing, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.