Ningbo to Uji flights
Uji lies 1,448 km (900 mi) north-east of Ningbo, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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.
| Ningbo | Uji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 3.7 million | 192,925 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | NGB, 10 km out | ITM, 35 km out |
| Postal codes | 315000 | 611-0021–681-0025 |
Clocks in Uji are 1 h ahead of Ningbo right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Uji
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 Ningbo
Ningbo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zhoushan Putuoshan International Airport (HSN, 79 km).
Arriving in Uji
Uji is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 35 km (22 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, 60 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 73 km), Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 35 km (22 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 60 km (37 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 73 km (45 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | 91 km (57 mi) | 11,483 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Uji from Ningbo?
1,448 km (900 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ningbo.
How long does it take to get from Ningbo to Uji by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ningbo and Uji?
Uji is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Ningbo to Uji flights?
Typically Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM); Uji also has UKB, KIX, NGO.
What currency do I need in Uji?
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.