Flights to Shimonoseki
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Shimonoseki is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 61 km), Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ, 32 km), Oita Airport (OIT, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,202 ft | 21 ft |
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 61 km (38 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport (regional) | UBJ | 32 km (20 mi) | 8,200 ft | 23 ft |
| Oita Airport (regional) | OIT | 91 km (57 mi) | 9,840 ft | 19 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,202 ft, KKJ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 21 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Shimonoseki
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki to Shanghai | China | 938 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Shimonoseki to Beijing | China | 1,449 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Shimonoseki to Tianjin | China | 1,356 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Shimonoseki to Hangzhou | China | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Shimonoseki to Seoul | South Korea | 537 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Shimonoseki to Harbin | China | 1,361 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Shimonoseki to Tokyo | Japan | 822 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Shimonoseki to Hefei | China | 1,295 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Shimonoseki to Weifang | China | 1,116 km (693 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Shimonoseki to Nanjing | China | 1,152 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Shimonoseki to Shenyang | China | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Shimonoseki to Jinan | China | 1,299 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Shimonoseki to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,344 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Shimonoseki to Dalian | China | 1,000 km (621 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Shimonoseki to Qingdao | China | 989 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Shimonoseki to Yantai | China | 942 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Shimonoseki to Suzhou | China | 1,012 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Shimonoseki to Changchun | China | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Shimonoseki to Pudong | China | 934 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Shimonoseki to Zibo | China | 1,208 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Shimonoseki to Yangzhou | China | 1,084 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Shimonoseki to Huai'an | China | 1,102 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Shimonoseki to Chongqing | China | 2,350 km (1,460 mi) | about 3 h 46 min |
| Shimonoseki to Chengdu | China | 2,544 km (1,581 mi) | about 4 h 1 min |
| Shimonoseki to Guangzhou | China | 2,101 km (1,306 mi) | about 3 h 27 min |
| Shimonoseki to Shenzhen | China | 2,078 km (1,291 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Shimonoseki to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,486 km (5,273 mi) | about 11 h 38 min |
| Shimonoseki to Wuhan | China | 1,610 km (1,000 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Shimonoseki to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,230 km (3,250 mi) | about 7 h 27 min |
| Shimonoseki to Xi’an | China | 2,023 km (1,257 mi) | about 3 h 21 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 Shimonoseki?
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, FUK, UBJ, OIT, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KKJ from Shimonoseki city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Shimonoseki 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.