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Pudong to Imabari flights

Imabari lies 1,121 km (696 mi) east of Pudong, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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.

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The two ends, side by side
PudongImabari
CountryChinaJapan
Population5.7 million170,986
Elevation9 m (30 ft)6 m (20 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Nearest large airportSHA, 17 km outMYJ, 39 km out

Clocks in Imabari are 1 h ahead of Pudong right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands 3 h 11 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Imabari

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 Pudong

Pudong is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 31 km).

Arriving in Imabari

Imabari is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Matsuyama Airport (MYJ), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,200 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Hiroshima Airport (HIJ, 41 km), Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ, 85 km), Takamatsu Airport (TAK, 95 km), Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK, 70 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Imabari (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Matsuyama AirportMYJ39 km (24 mi)8,200 ft25 ft
Hiroshima AirportHIJ41 km (25 mi)9,842 ft1,088 ft
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZ85 km (53 mi)8,203 ft42 ft
Takamatsu AirportTAK95 km (59 mi)8,200 ft607 ft
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (regional)IWK70 km (43 mi)8,000 ft7 ft

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Common questions

How far is Imabari from Pudong?

1,121 km (696 mi) in a straight line, east of Pudong.

How long does it take to get from Pudong to Imabari by air?

About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Pudong and Imabari?

Imabari is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).

Which airports are used for Pudong to Imabari flights?

Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ); Imabari also has HIJ, KCZ, TAK, IWK.

What currency do I need in Imabari?

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.