Kitakyushu to Yamato flights
Yamato lies 807 km (501 mi) east of Kitakyushu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 47 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kitakyushu | Yamato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 940,978 | 242,065 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | KKJ, 17 km out | HND, 32 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 47 km), Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 93 km), Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ, 41 km), Oita Airport (OIT, 92 km), Iki Airport (IKI, 99 km).
Arriving in Yamato
Yamato is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 91 km), Oshima Airport (OIM, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 32 km (20 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 91 km (57 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Oshima Airport (regional) | OIM | 77 km (48 mi) | 5,905 ft | 130 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yamato from Kitakyushu?
807 km (501 mi) in a straight line, east of Kitakyushu.
How long does it take to get from Kitakyushu to Yamato by air?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitakyushu and Yamato?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kitakyushu to Yamato flights?
Typically Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Yamato also has NRT, OIM.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.