China to Japan Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from China to Japan, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from China to Japan?
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Average flight time is 4 hours 44 minutes

The fastest flight time from China to Japan is 4 hours 44 minutes

China to Japan flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 4 hours 44 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from China to Japan is 4 hours 44 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from China to Japan is 1,893 miles / 3,047 km

China airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to Japan: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN), Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO), Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Japan airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to China: Toyama Airport (TOY), Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), Shizuoka Airport (FSZ), Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), Osaka International Airport (ITM) and Sendai Airport (SDJ).

China & Japan local times and timezones

China
CST +08:00
JST +09:00
Japan
China, China is 1 hour behind of Japan, Japan

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China to Japan FAQs

How long does it take to fly from China to Japan?

On average, the flight time from China to Japan is 4 hours 44 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from China to Japan could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between China and Japan?

The distance between China and Japan is 1,893 miles or 3,047 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from China to Japan?

The shortest flight time from China to Japan is 4 hours 44 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from China to Japan?

The average flight time from China to Japan is 4 hours 44 minutes. Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between China and Japan?

The time zone difference between China and Japan is -1 hour.