Flights to Kure
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,842 ft, HIJ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,088 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kure
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kure to Shanghai | China | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Kure to Tianjin | China | 1,474 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Kure to Hangzhou | China | 1,245 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Kure to Seoul | South Korea | 625 km (388 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Kure to Harbin | China | 1,375 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Kure to Tokyo | Japan | 669 km (416 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Kure to Hefei | China | 1,447 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Kure to Weifang | China | 1,249 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Kure to Nanjing | China | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Kure to Shenyang | China | 1,159 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Kure to Jinan | China | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Kure to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,475 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Kure to Dalian | China | 1,108 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Kure to Qingdao | China | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Kure to Yantai | China | 1,065 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Kure to Suzhou | China | 1,165 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Kure to Changchun | China | 1,241 km (771 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Kure to Pudong | China | 1,086 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Kure to Zibo | China | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Kure to Yangzhou | China | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Kure to Huai'an | China | 1,251 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Kure to Wuxi | China | 1,183 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Kure to Chongqing | China | 2,502 km (1,555 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Kure to Chengdu | China | 2,695 km (1,674 mi) | about 4 h 12 min |
| Kure to Beijing | China | 1,564 km (972 mi) | about 2 h 45 min |
| Kure to Guangzhou | China | 2,247 km (1,396 mi) | about 3 h 38 min |
| Kure to Shenzhen | China | 2,222 km (1,380 mi) | about 3 h 36 min |
| Kure to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,579 km (5,331 mi) | about 11 h 45 min |
| Kure to Wuhan | China | 1,763 km (1,095 mi) | about 3 h 1 min |
| Kure to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,369 km (3,336 mi) | about 7 h 38 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 Kure?
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is the closest large airport at 40 km (25 mi). The others, MYJ, IWK, IWJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HIJ from Kure city centre?
40 km (25 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kure 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.