Flights to Higashiosaka
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Higashiosaka is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 33 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 41 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 18 km (11 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 33 km (21 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 41 km (25 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,840 ft, ITM handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 50 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Higashiosaka
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higashiosaka to Shanghai | China | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Higashiosaka to Seoul | South Korea | 837 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Higashiosaka to Harbin | China | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Higashiosaka to Tokyo | Japan | 390 km (243 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Higashiosaka to Shenyang | China | 1,322 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Higashiosaka to Dalian | China | 1,330 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Higashiosaka to Qingdao | China | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Higashiosaka to Yantai | China | 1,308 km (812 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Higashiosaka to Suzhou | China | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Higashiosaka to Changchun | China | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Higashiosaka to Pudong | China | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Higashiosaka to Wuxi | China | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Higashiosaka to Yokohama | Japan | 380 km (236 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Higashiosaka to Ningbo | China | 1,421 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Higashiosaka to Anshan | China | 1,316 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Higashiosaka to Changzhou | China | 1,487 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Higashiosaka to Busan | South Korea | 600 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Higashiosaka to Pyongyang | North Korea | 1,000 km (621 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Higashiosaka to Incheon | South Korea | 856 km (532 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Higashiosaka to Minhang | China | 1,383 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Higashiosaka to Daegu | South Korea | 649 km (403 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Higashiosaka to Nantong | China | 1,396 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Higashiosaka to Chongqing | China | 2,782 km (1,729 mi) | about 4 h 19 min |
| Higashiosaka to Chengdu | China | 2,971 km (1,846 mi) | about 4 h 34 min |
| Higashiosaka to Beijing | China | 1,790 km (1,112 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Higashiosaka to Guangzhou | China | 2,516 km (1,564 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Higashiosaka to Shenzhen | China | 2,487 km (1,545 mi) | about 3 h 56 min |
| Higashiosaka to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,753 km (5,439 mi) | about 11 h 58 min |
| Higashiosaka to Tianjin | China | 1,707 km (1,061 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Higashiosaka to Wuhan | China | 2,043 km (1,270 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Higashiosaka?
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) is the closest large airport at 18 km (11 mi). The others, UKB, KIX, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ITM from Higashiosaka city centre?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Higashiosaka on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.