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

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1,534 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NH8526
NH All Nippon
76F
2:00 AM
CST
6:55 AM
JST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF815+1
MF Xiamen
738
9:00 AM
CST TT3
1:45 PM
JST
3h 45m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5052cs
JL Japan
789
9:00 AM
CST TT3
1:45 PM
JST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH8516
NH All Nippon
76F
6:14 PM
CST
10:28 PM
JST
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH8515
NH All Nippon
76F
11:00 AM
JST TT1
2:30 PM
CST
4h 30m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF816+1
MF Xiamen
788
2:55 PM
JST TT1N
6:00 PM
CST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5051cs
JL Japan
788
2:55 PM
JST TT1N
6:00 PM
CST
4h 5m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH8525
NH All Nippon
76F
9:00 PM
JST TT1
12:30 AM+1
CST
4h 30m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TPE Taoyuan 6h AEBRCI BRCICX Taoyuan (TPE) to Narita flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 5m 9CAYCA 9CCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Narita flights
HGH Hangzhou 6h 10m 3UCAHU CANH Hangzhou (HGH) to Narita flights
KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) 6h 20m AEMF ACBRCI Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KHH) to Narita flights
ICN Seoul 6h 33m KEMF 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Narita flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 7h 30m 3UCAMF NHSC Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Narita flights
PEK Beijing 7h 34m CAHULH HUIJNH Beijing (PEK) to Narita flights
TSN Tianjin 7h 44m 3UCAGS IJ Tianjin (TSN) to Narita flights
PKX Beijing 8h 8m 3UCZKL QR Beijing (PKX) to Narita flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 8h 10m MFPR 5JGKJL Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Narita flights
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Xiamen to Narita
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,534 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

XMN–NRT 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 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XMN–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air Also: JL 7 738 3h45 JL
NH All Nippon Airways 6 76F 3h14-3h55 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MF
76F Boeing 767 Freighter – NH
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – JL
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, XMN to NRT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,162
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.

Other ways to reach Narita from Xiamen

Nearby airports with service to Narita International Airport.
Metric XMN→NRT FOC→NRT RMQ→NRT
Distance from XMN 136 mi 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 20 17 7
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 30m 3h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of XMN with service to Narita International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 7:00 PM in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
1,534 mi / 2,469 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Tourist visas can be obtained electronically through the JAPAN eVISA system, with stays of 15 or 30 days. Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options are available depending on financial documentation and travel history. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Getting to XMN

Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.

Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

XMN–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Narita route.
Route details
Distance1,534 mi / 2,469 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,534 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from XMN to NRT: Xiamen Air and All Nippon Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Taiwan Taoyuan, Shanghai Pudong and Hangzhou Xiaoshan.
Narita is 1 hour ahead of Xiamen.
Yes, return flights from NRT to XMN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FOC and RMQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from XMN to NRT

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air and All Nippon Airways. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

XMN to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XMN to NRT is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,534 miles (2,469 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Shanghai Pudong and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) and Taichung (Qingshui) (RMQ).