Qingdao to Uruma flights
Uruma lies 1,290 km (801 mi) south-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 24 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 | Uruma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 7.2 million | 125,303 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | TAO, 42 km out | OKA, 30 km out |
Clocks in Uruma are 1 h ahead of Qingdao right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands 3 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Uruma
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 Uruma
Uruma is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Naha International Airport (OKA), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yoron Airport (RNJ, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naha International Airport | OKA | 30 km (19 mi) | 9,840 ft | 12 ft |
| Yoron Airport (regional) | RNJ | 92 km (57 mi) | 4,340 ft | 52 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Uruma from Qingdao?
1,290 km (801 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Qingdao.
How long does it take to get from Qingdao to Uruma by air?
About 2 h 24 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 Uruma?
Uruma is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Qingdao to Uruma flights?
Typically Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) to Naha International Airport (OKA); Uruma also has RNJ.
What currency do I need in Uruma?
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.