Flights to Kanazawa
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kanazawa is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base (KMQ), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,876 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY, 51 km), Noto Satoyama Airport (NTQ, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | KMQ | 30 km (19 mi) | 8,876 ft | 36 ft |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport (regional) | TOY | 51 km (32 mi) | 6,562 ft | 95 ft |
| Noto Satoyama Airport (regional) | NTQ | 83 km (52 mi) | 6,562 ft | 718 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,876 ft, KMQ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 36 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kanazawa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanazawa to Seoul | South Korea | 861 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Kanazawa to Harbin | China | 1,314 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Kanazawa to Tokyo | Japan | 294 km (183 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Kanazawa to Shenyang | China | 1,272 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Kanazawa to Dalian | China | 1,343 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Kanazawa to Qingdao | China | 1,454 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Kanazawa to Yantai | China | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Kanazawa to Changchun | China | 1,253 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Kanazawa to Yokohama | Japan | 302 km (188 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Kanazawa to Anshan | China | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Kanazawa to Busan | South Korea | 704 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Kanazawa to Pyongyang | North Korea | 991 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kanazawa to Incheon | South Korea | 885 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Kanazawa to Osaka | Japan | 235 km (146 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Kanazawa to Daegu | South Korea | 724 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Kanazawa to Nagoya | Japan | 160 km (99 mi) | about 57 min |
| Kanazawa to Sapporo | Japan | 825 km (512 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Kanazawa to Jilin | China | 1,172 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Kanazawa to Fukuoka | Japan | 655 km (407 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Kanazawa to Kawasaki | Japan | 303 km (189 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Kanazawa to Kobe | Japan | 249 km (154 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Kanazawa to Jinzhou | China | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Kanazawa to Shanghai | China | 1,519 km (944 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Kanazawa to Chongqing | China | 2,895 km (1,799 mi) | about 4 h 28 min |
| Kanazawa to Chengdu | China | 3,069 km (1,907 mi) | about 4 h 41 min |
| Kanazawa to Beijing | China | 1,799 km (1,118 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Kanazawa to Guangzhou | China | 2,695 km (1,674 mi) | about 4 h 12 min |
| Kanazawa to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,676 km (5,391 mi) | about 11 h 52 min |
| Kanazawa to Tianjin | China | 1,726 km (1,073 mi) | about 2 h 58 min |
| Kanazawa to Wuhan | China | 2,170 km (1,348 mi) | about 3 h 32 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 Kanazawa?
Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base (KMQ) is the closest large airport at 30 km (19 mi). The others, TOY, NTQ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KMQ from Kanazawa city centre?
30 km (19 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kanazawa 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.