Narita to Xiamen (NRT–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,534 mi airlines 13/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
NH8515
NH All Nippon
76F
11:00 AM
JST
2:30 PM
CST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF816
MF Xiamen
738
2:55 PM
JST TT1N
7:00 PM
CST
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH8525
NH All Nippon
76F
8:10 PM
JST
12:05 AM+1
CST
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH8526
NH All Nippon
76F
1:35 AM
CST
6:10 AM
JST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF815
MF Xiamen
738
8:55 AM
CST TT3
1:25 PM
JST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH8516
NH All Nippon
76F
4:25 PM
CST
9:00 PM
JST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Narita to Xiamen
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,534 mi 4h 30m nonstop -1h behind 40 1-stop hubs

NRT–XMN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air and All Nippon Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,534 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NRT–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air 7 738 5h05
NH All Nippon Airways 6 76F 4h30-4h55 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MF
76F Boeing 767 Freighter – NH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF (7 flights/wk, 54%)
Star Alliance: NH (6 flights/wk, 46%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NRT to XMN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NRT to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,870
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Xiamen is 1 hour behind Narita.
NRT: JST · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 5:00 PM in Xiamen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,534 mi / 2,469 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m to 5h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a unilateral policy extended through December 31, 2026. The visa-free entry covers tourism, business, transit, and visiting family or friends. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays beyond 30 days or for work and study, a visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.

Getting to NRT

The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.

Getting from XMN

Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to central Xiamen and Xiamen North Station (high-speed rail hub) in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Taxis and DiDi are available outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 40–70. Airport buses serve multiple city destinations and the Wuyuan Bay ferry terminal for CNY 20.

Xiamen North Station connects via high-speed rail to Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. The Gulangyu Island ferry is accessible from the city waterfront via taxi or bus from the airport. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.

Xiamen Climate

Subtropical maritime climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid at 28–34°C, with the southwest monsoon bringing heavy rainfall and typhoon risk from June through October. Typhoons can close the airport entirely and are the primary operational risk. September is statistically the peak risk month for direct hits.

Winters (December–February) are mild and relatively dry at 12–18°C, among the most pleasant winter climates of any Chinese city. Spring (March–May) is warm but rainy and foggy. Flying conditions are generally excellent outside the typhoon and monsoon season.

NRT–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Narita to Xiamen route.
Route details
Distance1,534 mi / 2,469 km
Flight time4h 30m to 5h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NRT to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Narita International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take approximately 4h 30m to 5h 5m. The route covers 1,534 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Xiamen Air and All Nippon Airways.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from NRT to XMN. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PUS, NTG, KIX, NKG, WUH, XIY, CGQ, NGB, DLC, ANC, HGH, KHH, TPE, PVG, CKG, DPS, HRB, HKG, CAN, PEK, SIN, MNL, HAK, BKK, TSN, SGN, ICN, SFO, MEL, SHE, MFM, KUL, DOH, FOC, TFU, CGK, AMS, ORD, LAX and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Xiamen is 1 hour behind Narita.
Yes, return flights from XMN to NRT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NRT to XMN

Narita International Airport (NRT) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air and All Nippon Airways. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NRT to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NRT to XMN ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,534 miles (2,469 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.