Tokyo to Iwakuni flights
Iwakuni lies 702 km (436 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 39 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 | Iwakuni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 129,125 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | MYJ, 58 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 Iwakuni
Iwakuni is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Matsuyama Airport (MYJ), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,200 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Hiroshima Airport (HIJ, 71 km), Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK, 3 km), Iwami Airport (IWJ, 69 km), Oita Airport (OIT, 88 km), Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | 58 km (36 mi) | 8,200 ft | 25 ft |
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | 71 km (44 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,088 ft |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (regional) | IWK | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,000 ft | 7 ft |
| Iwami Airport (regional) | IWJ | 69 km (43 mi) | 6,562 ft | 184 ft |
| Oita Airport (regional) | OIT | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,840 ft | 19 ft |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport (regional) | UBJ | 90 km (56 mi) | 8,200 ft | 23 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iwakuni from Tokyo?
702 km (436 mi) in a straight line, west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Iwakuni by air?
About 1 h 39 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 Iwakuni?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Iwakuni flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ); Iwakuni also has HIJ, IWK, IWJ, OIT, UBJ.
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.