Qingdao to Imabari flights
Imabari lies 1,169 km (726 mi) east of Qingdao, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 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.
| Qingdao | Imabari | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 7.2 million | 170,986 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | TAO, 42 km out | MYJ, 39 km out |
Clocks in Imabari are 1 h ahead of Qingdao right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands 3 h 15 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 Qingdao
Qingdao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | 39 km (24 mi) | 8,200 ft | 25 ft |
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | 41 km (25 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,088 ft |
| Kochi Ryoma Airport | KCZ | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,203 ft | 42 ft |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,200 ft | 607 ft |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (regional) | IWK | 70 km (43 mi) | 8,000 ft | 7 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Imabari from Qingdao?
1,169 km (726 mi) in a straight line, east of Qingdao.
How long does it take to get from Qingdao to Imabari by air?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Qingdao and Imabari?
Imabari is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Qingdao to Imabari flights?
Typically Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) 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.