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Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Kitakyushu Airport is an international airport serving Kitakyushu (Fukuoka Prefecture), Japan. Its IATA code is KKJ and its ICAO code is RJFR. It has one runway, 2,500 m long.
- IATAKKJ
- ICAORJFR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KKJ
- ICAO code
- RJFR
- City
- Kitakyushu
- Region / province
- Fukuoka Prefecture
- Country / territory
- Japan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 33.8459° N, 131.0350° E
- Elevation
- 6 m (21 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,500 m (8,202 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 m8,202 ft | Asphalt |
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)
3,023 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
2,844 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
3,564 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Radio RDO | 118.850 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kitakyushu Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kitakyushu 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.
Nearby international airports in Japan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 61 km |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | 103 km |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | 113 km |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | 147 km |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | 154 km |
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | 185 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kitakyushu Airport?
The IATA code of Kitakyushu Airport is KKJ and its ICAO code is RJFR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kitakyushu Airport located?
Kitakyushu Airport is in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, at coordinates 33.8459° N, 131.0350° E and an elevation of 6 m (21 ft).
How far is Kitakyushu Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kitakyushu Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 3,564 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,844 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,023 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Kitakyushu Airport?
The longest runway at Kitakyushu Airport is 2,500 m (8,202 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kitakyushu Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.