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Shanghai to Kukichūō flights

Kukichūō lies 1,767 km (1,098 mi) north-east of Shanghai, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 1 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
ShanghaiKukichūō
CountryChinaJapan
Population24.9 million150,582
Elevation12 m (39 ft)14 m (46 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Nearest large airportSHA, 12 km outHND, 58 km out
Postal codes200000346-0003

Clocks in Kukichūō are 1 h ahead of Shanghai right now, so a 3 h 1 min journey lands 4 h 1 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Kukichūō

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 Shanghai

Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 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, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).

Arriving in Kukichūō

Kukichūō is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 68 km), Narita International Airport (NRT, 72 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Kukichūō (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Tokyo Haneda International AirportHND58 km (36 mi)11,024 ft35 ft
Ibaraki AirportIBR68 km (42 mi)8,858 ft105 ft
Narita International AirportNRT72 km (45 mi)13,123 ft141 ft

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Common questions

How far is Kukichūō from Shanghai?

1,767 km (1,098 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Kukichūō by air?

About 3 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Kukichūō?

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

Which airports are used for Shanghai to Kukichūō flights?

Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Kukichūō also has IBR, NRT.

What currency do I need in Kukichūō?

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.