Shanghai to Machida flights
Machida lies 1,735 km (1,078 mi) 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 2 h 58 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.
| Shanghai | Machida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 24.9 million | 431,079 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | HND, 30 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 036-8314–966-0847 |
Clocks in Machida are 1 h ahead of Shanghai right now, so a 2 h 58 min journey lands 3 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Machida
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 Machida
Machida is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 88 km), Oshima Airport (OIM, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 30 km (19 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 88 km (55 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Oshima Airport (regional) | OIM | 85 km (53 mi) | 5,905 ft | 130 ft |
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Staying in Machida
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Machida. Of the 16 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (12). Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 5,324 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Machida from Shanghai?
1,735 km (1,078 mi) in a straight line, east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Machida by air?
About 2 h 58 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 Machida?
Machida is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Machida flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Machida also has NRT, OIM.
What currency do I need in Machida?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Machida?
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Machida, bookable on this site.
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.