Suzhou to Kitakyushu flights
Kitakyushu lies 1,001 km (622 mi) east of Suzhou, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 2 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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| Suzhou | Kitakyushu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 6.7 million | 940,978 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | WUX, 27 km out | KKJ, 17 km out |
Clocks in Kitakyushu are 1 h ahead of Suzhou right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands 3 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kitakyushu
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 Suzhou
Suzhou is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 71 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 68 km), Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 93 km).
Arriving in Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), 17 km (11 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, 47 km), Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 93 km), Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ, 41 km), Oita Airport (OIT, 92 km), Iki Airport (IKI, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | 17 km (11 mi) | 8,202 ft | 21 ft |
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 47 km (29 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,562 ft | 6 ft |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport (regional) | UBJ | 41 km (25 mi) | 8,200 ft | 23 ft |
| Oita Airport (regional) | OIT | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,840 ft | 19 ft |
| Iki Airport (regional) | IKI | 99 km (62 mi) | 4,331 ft | 41 ft |
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Staying in Kitakyushu
Our booking partner lists 82 places to stay in Kitakyushu. Of the 68 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (40). Across 48 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 32,568 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kitakyushu from Suzhou?
1,001 km (622 mi) in a straight line, east of Suzhou.
How long does it take to get from Suzhou to Kitakyushu by air?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Suzhou and Kitakyushu?
Kitakyushu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Suzhou to Kitakyushu flights?
Typically Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ); Kitakyushu also has FUK, HSG, UBJ, OIT, IKI.
What currency do I need in Kitakyushu?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Kitakyushu?
Our booking partner lists 82 places to stay in Kitakyushu, 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.