Tokyo to Kure flights
Kure lies 669 km (416 mi) west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 36 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.
| Tokyo | Kure | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 214,592 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | HIJ, 40 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 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, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
Arriving in Kure
Kure is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Matsuyama Airport (MYJ, 47 km), Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK, 31 km), Iwami Airport (IWJ, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | 40 km (25 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,088 ft |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | 47 km (29 mi) | 8,200 ft | 25 ft |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (regional) | IWK | 31 km (19 mi) | 8,000 ft | 7 ft |
| Iwami Airport (regional) | IWJ | 87 km (54 mi) | 6,562 ft | 184 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kure from Tokyo?
669 km (416 mi) in a straight line, west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Kure by air?
About 1 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Kure?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Kure flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ); Kure also has MYJ, IWK, IWJ.
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.