Tokyo to Sanshui flights
Sanshui lies 2,932 km (1,822 mi) west of Tokyo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 31 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 | Sanshui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | China |
| Population | 9.7 million | 153,714 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | CAN, 49 km out |
Clocks in Sanshui are 1 h behind Tokyo right now, so a 4 h 31 min journey lands only 3 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sanshui
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 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 Sanshui
Sanshui is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 20 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | CAN | 49 km (30 mi) | 12,467 ft | 50 ft |
| Foshan Shadi Airport (regional) | FUO | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,186 ft | 6 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sanshui from Tokyo?
2,932 km (1,822 mi) in a straight line, west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Sanshui by air?
About 4 h 31 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 Sanshui?
Sanshui is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Sanshui flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN); Sanshui also has FUO.
What currency do I need in Sanshui?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.