Tokyo to Shanwei flights
Shanwei lies 2,752 km (1,710 mi) south-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 17 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 | Shanwei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | China |
| Population | 9.7 million | 491,766 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | HUZ, 82 km out |
Clocks in Shanwei are 1 h behind Tokyo right now, so a 4 h 17 min journey lands only 3 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shanwei
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 Shanwei
Shanwei is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huizhou Pingtan Airport (regional) | HUZ | 82 km (51 mi) | 7,874 ft | 50 ft |
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Staying in Shanwei
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Shanwei. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (10). Guests have left 41 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Shanwei from Tokyo?
2,752 km (1,710 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Shanwei by air?
About 4 h 17 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 Shanwei?
Shanwei is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Shanwei flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ).
What currency do I need in Shanwei?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Shanwei?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Shanwei, 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.