Shimonoseki to Hefei flights
Hefei lies 1,295 km (805 mi) west of Shimonoseki, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 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.
| Shimonoseki | Hefei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | China |
| Population | 265,684 | 9.5 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | KKJ, 15 km out | HFE, 32 km out |
Clocks in Hefei are 1 h behind Shimonoseki right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands only 1 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hefei
Crossing from Japan into China: money changes from the Yen to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 61 km), Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ, 32 km), Oita Airport (OIT, 91 km).
Arriving in Hefei
Hefei is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hefei Xinqiao International Airport | HFE | 32 km (20 mi) | 11,155 ft | 207 ft |
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Staying in Hefei
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Hefei. Of the 212 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (91), and 21 are five-star. Guests have left 940 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hefei from Shimonoseki?
1,295 km (805 mi) in a straight line, west of Shimonoseki.
How long does it take to get from Shimonoseki to Hefei by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shimonoseki and Hefei?
Hefei is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Shimonoseki to Hefei flights?
Typically Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE).
What currency do I need in Hefei?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Hefei?
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Hefei, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.