Matsubara to Shaoxing flights
Shaoxing lies 1,494 km (928 mi) west of Matsubara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 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.
| Matsubara | Shaoxing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | China |
| Population | 130,855 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | ITM, 26 km out | HGH, 30 km out |
| Postal codes | 030-0813–999-0606 | 312000 |
Clocks in Shaoxing are 1 h behind Matsubara right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands only 1 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shaoxing
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 Matsubara
Matsubara is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 31 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 32 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 99 km).
Arriving in Shaoxing
Shaoxing is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB, 87 km), Yiwu Airport (YIW, 90 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport | HGH | 30 km (19 mi) | 11,811 ft | 23 ft |
| Ningbo Lishe International Airport | NGB | 87 km (54 mi) | 10,499 ft | 13 ft |
| Yiwu Airport | YIW | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,843 ft | 262 ft |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (regional) | JNH | 78 km (48 mi) | 11,155 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Shaoxing
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Common questions
How far is Shaoxing from Matsubara?
1,494 km (928 mi) in a straight line, west of Matsubara.
How long does it take to get from Matsubara to Shaoxing by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matsubara and Shaoxing?
Shaoxing is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Matsubara to Shaoxing flights?
Typically Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH); Shaoxing also has NGB, YIW, JNH.
What currency do I need in Shaoxing?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Shaoxing?
Our booking partner lists 62 places to stay in Shaoxing, 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.