Kansai International Airport (KIX): Airport Guide & Air Cargo

Airport facts

IATA code: KIX
ICAO code: RJBB
City: Osaka
Region / province: Ōsaka Prefecture
Country / territory: Japan
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 34.4273° N, 135.2440° E
Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)
Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 4,000 m (13,123 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
06L/24R	4,000 m13,123 ft	60 m	Asphalt	Yes
06R/24L	3,500 m11,483 ft	60 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
3,383 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,229 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
3,910 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 25 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
Approach APP	—	120.250 MHz
ATIS	—	127.850 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	121.900 MHz
Departure DEP	—	119.200 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.600 MHz
TCA	—	121.100 MHz
TWR 06L/24R	—	118.050 MHz
TWR 06R/24L	—	118.200 MHz

Air freight to and from Kansai International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Osaka through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in Japan

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Kobe Airport	UKB	Kobe	23 km
Osaka Itami International Airport	ITM	Osaka	43 km
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base	TKS	Tokushima	67 km
Takamatsu Airport	TAK	Takamatsu	115 km
Okayama Momotaro Airport	OKJ	Okayama	132 km
Chubu Centrair International Airport	NGO	Tokoname	151 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Kansai International Airport?

The IATA code of Kansai International Airport is KIX and its ICAO code is RJBB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Kansai International Airport located?

Kansai International Airport is in Osaka, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan, at coordinates 34.4273° N, 135.2440° E and an elevation of 8 m (26 ft).

How far is Kansai International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Kansai International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 3,910 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,229 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,383 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 5 h 25 min.

How long is the runway at Kansai International Airport?

The longest runway at Kansai International Airport is 4,000 m (13,123 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kansai International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kansai International Airport (KIX) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.