KIX
Kansai International Airport
Osaka · JapanICAO RJBB
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is an airport serving Osaka, Japan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 34° 25' 38.3" N, 135° 14' 38.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. With 57 direct destinations served by 54 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Tokyo (GMT+9).
Destinations
57
Airlines
54
Elevation ft
26/ 8m
Asia/Tokyo
GMT+9
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KIX
ICAO Code
RJBB
City
Osaka
Country
Japan
Elevation
26 ft
Local Time
03:31 AM (GMT+9)
Coordinates
Latitude:34.4273°
Longitude:135.2440°
Popular Routes from KIX
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPE | Taipei, Taiwan | 1,058 mi | 2h 40m | medium-haul | 266 kg | View |
| ICN | Seoul, South Korea | 535 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 220 kg | View |
| PVG | Shanghai, China | 814 mi | 2h 2m | short-haul | 334 kg | View |
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 1,539 mi | 3h 35m | medium-haul | 386 kg | View |
| GMP | Seoul, South Korea | 520 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 213 kg | View |
| PUS | Busan, South Korea | 362 mi | 1h 11m | short-haul | 149 kg | View |
| TAO | Qingdao, China | 849 mi | 2h 6m | short-haul | 348 kg | View |
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 2,585 mi | 5h 44m | long-haul | 624 kg | View |
| CTS | Sapporo, Japan | 673 mi | 1h 46m | short-haul | 276 kg | View |
| GUM | Agana, Guam | 1,561 mi | 3h 37m | medium-haul | 392 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KIX
54 active airlines serving Kansai International Airport.
Air Busan
BXRepublic of Korea
Air Caledonie International
SBFrance
Air China
CAChina
Air France
AFFrance
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Air Macau
NXMacao
AirAsia X
D7Malaysia
Alitalia
AZItaly
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
Bangkok Airways
PGThailand
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Cebu Pacific
5JPhilippines
China Airlines
CITaiwan
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China SSS
9CChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
EVA Air
BRTaiwan
Eastar Jet
ZESouth Korea
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Finnair
AYFinland
Garuda Indonesia
GAIndonesia
Genesis
GKPakistan
Hawaiian Airlines
HAUnited States
Hong Kong Express Airways
UOHong Kong SAR of China
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Japan Transocean Air
NUJapan
Jeju Air
7CRepublic of Korea
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Jetstar Asia Airways
3KSingapore
Juneyao Airlines
HOChina
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Peach Aviation
MMJapan
Philippine Airlines
PRPhilippines
Qantas
QFAustralia
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Shandong Airlines
SCChina
Shanghai Airlines
FMChina
Shenzhen Airlines
ZHChina
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Star Flyer
7GJapan
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
TransAsia Airways
GETaiwan
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Vietnam Airlines
VNVietnam
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kansai International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Kobe | Japan | 23 km |
| Osaka International Airport | ITM | Osaka | Japan | 44 km |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Nanki-shirahama | Japan | 86 km |
| Tokushima Airport/JMSDF Air Base | TKS | Tokushima | Japan | 67 km |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Takamatsu | Japan | 115 km |
| Okayama Airport | OKJ | Okayama | Japan | 133 km |
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Nagoya | Japan | 151 km |
| Tottori Airport | TTJ | Tottori | Japan | 157 km |
Other Airports in Japan
Akita Airport
AXTAkita
Amami Airport
ASJAmami
Aomori Airport
AOJAomori
Asahikawa Airport
AKJAsahikawa
Fukue Airport
FUJFukue
Fukuoka Airport
FUKFukuoka
Fukushima Airport
FKSFukushima
Hachijojima Airport
HACHachijojima
Hakodate Airport
HKDHakodate
Hanamaki Airport
HNAHanamaki
Hiroshima Airport
HIJHiroshima
Hyakuri Airport
IBRIbaraki
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 34° 25' 38.3" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 135° 14' 38.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 34.427299
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 135.244003
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9
- Current Local Time
- 03:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 26 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 8 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kansai International Airport?
The IATA code for Kansai International Airport is KIX, and its ICAO code is RJBB. The airport is located in Osaka, Japan.
How many destinations can you fly to from KIX?
There are 57 direct destinations available from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan.
What airlines fly from KIX?
There are 54 airlines operating from KIX, including Air Busan, Air Caledonie International, Air China, Air France, Air India Limited, and more.
What timezone is Kansai International Airport in?
Kansai International Airport is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (GMT+9). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kansai International Airport?
Kansai International Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level.
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