Tokyo to Himeji flights
Himeji lies 463 km (288 mi) west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 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 | Himeji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 530,495 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | UKB, 52 km out |
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 Himeji
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 |
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Staying in Himeji
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Himeji. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 1 are five-star. Across 29 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 31,688 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Himeji from Tokyo?
463 km (288 mi) in a straight line, west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Himeji by air?
About 1 h 21 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 Himeji?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Himeji flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Kobe Airport (UKB); Himeji also has KIX, ITM, TKS, OKJ, TAK.
Where can I stay in Himeji?
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Himeji, 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.