Kansai International Airport is a large airport serving Osaka, Japan. Its IATA code is KIX and its ICAO code is RJBB. The airport lies at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 06L/24R, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KIX
- ICAO code
- RJBB
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 26 ft (8 m)
- Coordinates
- 34.4273, 135.2440
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 13,123 ft · 4,000 m | 196 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 196 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kansai International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| UKB Kobe Airport | Kobe, Japan | 23 km · 14 mi |
| ITM Osaka Itami International Airport | Osaka, Japan | 43 km · 27 mi |
| TKS Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | Tokushima, Japan | 67 km · 42 mi |
| SHM Nanki Shirahama Airport | Shirahama, Japan | 86 km · 53 mi |
| TAK Takamatsu Airport | Takamatsu, Japan | 115 km · 71 mi |
| TJH Konotori Tajima Airport | Toyooka, Japan | 128 km · 80 mi |
| OKJ Okayama Momotaro Airport | Okayama, Japan | 132 km · 82 mi |
| NGO Chubu Centrair International Airport | Tokoname, Japan | 151 km · 94 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KIX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 432 | 269 | 233 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,762 | 1,095 | 951 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,902 | 3,046 | 2,647 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,478 | 3,404 | 2,958 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,577 | 4,708 | 4,091 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,782 | 4,835 | 4,202 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,746 | 5,434 | 4,722 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,222 | 5,730 | 4,979 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,262 | 5,755 | 5,001 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,532 | 5,923 | 5,147 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,626 | 5,981 | 5,197 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,155 | 6,931 | 6,023 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,391 | 7,078 | 6,151 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,720 | 7,283 | 6,329 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,093 | 8,135 | 7,069 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,781 | 11,670 | 10,141 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.250 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.850 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.900 |
| DEP | DEP | 119.200 |
| GND | GND | 121.600 |
| TCA | TCA | 121.100 |
| TWR 06L/24R | 118.050 | |
| TWR 06R/24L | 118.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kansai International Airport?
The IATA code of Kansai International Airport is KIX and its ICAO code is RJBB.
Where is Kansai International Airport located?
Kansai International Airport is in Osaka, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan, at 34.4273, 135.2440.
What time zone is Kansai International Airport in?
Kansai International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kansai International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06L/24R, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kansai International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kobe Airport (UKB), about 23 km (14 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.