Flights to Himeji
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Himeji is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kobe Airport (UKB), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kansai International Airport (KIX, 66 km), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 68 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 77 km), Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ, 77 km), Takamatsu Airport (TAK, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 52 km (32 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 66 km (41 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 77 km (48 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,843 ft | 806 ft |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,200 ft | 607 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,202 ft, UKB handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 22 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Himeji
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himeji to Shanghai | China | 1,296 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Himeji to Hangzhou | China | 1,451 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Himeji to Seoul | South Korea | 757 km (470 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Himeji to Harbin | China | 1,393 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Himeji to Tokyo | Japan | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Himeji to Weifang | China | 1,421 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Himeji to Shenyang | China | 1,250 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Himeji to Dalian | China | 1,250 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Himeji to Qingdao | China | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Himeji to Yantai | China | 1,226 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Himeji to Suzhou | China | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Himeji to Changchun | China | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Himeji to Pudong | China | 1,292 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Himeji to Yangzhou | China | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Himeji to Huai'an | China | 1,447 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Himeji to Wuxi | China | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Himeji to Yokohama | Japan | 455 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Himeji to Ningbo | China | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Himeji to Anshan | China | 1,241 km (771 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Himeji to Changzhou | China | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Himeji to Busan | South Korea | 518 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Himeji to Pyongyang | North Korea | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Himeji to Chongqing | China | 2,703 km (1,679 mi) | about 4 h 13 min |
| Himeji to Chengdu | China | 2,891 km (1,796 mi) | about 4 h 27 min |
| Himeji to Beijing | China | 1,710 km (1,063 mi) | about 2 h 57 min |
| Himeji to Guangzhou | China | 2,451 km (1,523 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Himeji to Shenzhen | China | 2,423 km (1,506 mi) | about 3 h 51 min |
| Himeji to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,682 km (5,395 mi) | about 11 h 53 min |
| Himeji to Tianjin | China | 1,626 km (1,010 mi) | about 2 h 50 min |
| Himeji to Wuhan | China | 1,965 km (1,221 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Himeji?
Kobe Airport (UKB) is the closest large airport at 52 km (32 mi). The others, KIX, ITM, TKS, OKJ, TAK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is UKB from Himeji city centre?
52 km (32 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Himeji on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.