Updated: January 12, 2026
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Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)

Hiroshima International Airport averages 27 flights per day to 11 destinations, with 4 domestic and 7 international routes. A total of 9 airlines operate at HIJ, led by ANA. This airport provides direct service to 7 countries across two continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and South Korea as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Hiroshima connects to Memphis, with a typical flight time of 13 hrs 10 mins.

IATA
HIJ
ICAO
RJOA
Elevation
1,088 ft (332 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00)
Destinations
11 (4 domestic · 7 international)
Flights per day
27 (23 domestic · 6 international)
Busiest Route
Tokyo (16/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Memphis 13 hrs 10 mins
Shortest Flight
Cheongju 1 hr 55 mins
Top Airline
ANA (3 routes)
Top Country
Japan (23 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,826 ft / 2,995 m

Weather in Hiroshima

11 Destinations from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)

This week, 11 active routes depart from Hiroshima International Airport. The busiest route connects Hiroshima with Tokyo and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Memphis, and the shortest flight is to Cheongju.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
16 Tokyo HIJ → HND
2 hrs 5 mins
 ANA, Japan Airlines2
3 Sendai HIJ → SDJ
1 hr 35 mins
 IBEX Airlines1
2 Chitose HIJ → CTS
2 hrs 30 mins
 ANA, Japan Airlines2
2 Seoul HIJ → ICN
2 hrs 10 mins
 Jeju Air1
1 Naha HIJ → OKA
2 hrs 25 mins
 ANA1
5/week Cheongju HIJ → CJJ
1 hr 55 mins
 Aero K Airlines1
5/week Hanoi HIJ → HAN
4 hrs 10 mins
 VietJetAir1
5/week Shanghai HIJ → PVG
2 hrs 45 mins
 China Eastern Airlines1
5/week Taipei HIJ → TPE
2 hrs 45 mins
 China Airlines1
4/week Hong Kong HIJ → HKG
4 hrs
 Hong Kong Express1
1/week Memphis HIJ → MEM
13 hrs 10 mins
 Japan Airlines1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Hiroshima International Airport is served by 9 airlines, with ANA in the lead at 23% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 54% of routes. 7 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 7 airlines operate international routes, compared with 3 serving domestic routes. Japan Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Memphis with a flight time of 13 hrs 10 mins.

  • ANA3 routes
  • Japan Airlines3 routes
  • IBEX Airlines1 route
  • Jeju Air1 route
  • Aero K Airlines1 route
  • VietJetAir1 route
  • China Eastern Airlines1 route
  • China Airlines1 route
  • Hong Kong Express1 route

Hiroshima International Airport provides direct service to 7 countries across two continents. The route network is 36% domestic and 64% international, with Seoul, South Korea serving as the primary international destination.

  • Japan23/day
  • South Korea3/day
  • Vietnam5/week
  • China5/week
  • Taiwan5/week
  • Hong Kong SAR China4/week
  • United States1/week

Global Rankings of Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)

This snapshot shows how Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
10 9,826 ft · 2,995 m 197 ft · 60 m Asphalt
28 9,826 ft · 2,995 m 197 ft · 60 m Asphalt

44 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,826 ft / 2,995 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Hiroshima International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 2,953 ft · 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 8,530 ft · 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m