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Nearest Airport to China: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to China is Okinoerabu Airport (OKE), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kadena Air Base (DNA), 135 km away.

Closest airport OKE Okinoerabu Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car
Closest international DNA Kadena Air Base 135 km · 84 mi · ~2 h 24 min by car

Airports near China

  1. 1
    Okinoerabu Airport Flag of JapanWadomari, Japan · Regional Airports in Japan
    OKE 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  2. 2
    Yoron Airport Flag of JapanYoron, Japan · Regional Airports in Japan
    RNJ 36 km22 mi · ~39 min
  3. 3
    Tokunoshima Airport Flag of JapanAmagi, Japan · Regional Airports in Japan
    TKN 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  4. 4
    Iejima Airport Flag of JapanIe, Japan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Japan
    IEJ 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  5. 5
    Kadena Air Base Flag of JapanOkinawa, Japan · International · no scheduled flights Airports in Japan
    DNA 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 24 min
  6. 6
    Futenma Marine Corps Air Station Flag of JapanJapan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Japan
    — 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  7. 7
    Aguni Airport Flag of JapanAguni, Japan · Airfield Airports in Japan
    AGJ 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  8. 8
    Naha International Airport Flag of JapanNaha, Japan · International Airports in Japan Meet & Greet →
    OKA 157 km97 mi · ~2 h 48 min
  9. 9
    Amami Airport Flag of JapanAmami, Japan · Regional Airports in Japan
    ASJ 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
  10. 10
    Kikai Airport Flag of JapanKikai, Japan · Regional Airports in Japan
    KKX 173 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Izena Auxiliary Airfield78 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of China; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to China?

The nearest airport to China is Okinoerabu Airport (OKE), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kadena Air Base (DNA), 135 km away.

Which international airport is closest to China?

Kadena Air Base (DNA) is 135 km from China in a straight line — roughly 2 h 24 min by car.

What other airports are near China?

Yoron Airport (RNJ) — 36 km, Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) — 64 km and Iejima Airport (IEJ) — 103 km.

How long does it take to get from China to Okinoerabu Airport?

About 19 min by car for the 18 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.