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Kobe Airport (UKB)
Kobe Airport is an international airport serving Kobe (Hyōgo Prefecture), Japan. Its IATA code is UKB and its ICAO code is RJBE. It has one runway, 2,500 m long.
- IATAUKB
- ICAORJBE
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- UKB
- ICAO code
- RJBE
- City
- Kobe
- Region / province
- Hyōgo Prefecture
- Country / territory
- Japan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 34.6328° N, 135.2240° E
- Elevation
- 7 m (22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 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)
3,393 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,235 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
3,922 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 121.150 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.075 MHz |
| TCA | 121.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kobe Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kobe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 23 km |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 26 km |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 79 km |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | 120 km |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | 126 km |
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | 147 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kobe Airport?
The IATA code of Kobe Airport is UKB and its ICAO code is RJBE. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kobe Airport located?
Kobe Airport is in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, at coordinates 34.6328° N, 135.2240° E and an elevation of 7 m (22 ft).
How far is Kobe Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kobe Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 3,922 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,235 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,393 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 5 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Kobe Airport?
The longest runway at Kobe 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 Kobe Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kobe Airport (UKB) 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.