Flights to Kitakyushu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | 17 km (11 mi) | 8,202 ft | 21 ft |
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 47 km (29 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,562 ft | 6 ft |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport (regional) | UBJ | 41 km (25 mi) | 8,200 ft | 23 ft |
| Oita Airport (regional) | OIT | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,840 ft | 19 ft |
| Iki Airport (regional) | IKI | 99 km (62 mi) | 4,331 ft | 41 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,202 ft, KKJ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 21 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kitakyushu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu to Shanghai | China | 927 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Kitakyushu to Beijing | China | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Kitakyushu to Tianjin | China | 1,354 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Kitakyushu to Hangzhou | China | 1,081 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Kitakyushu to Seoul | South Korea | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kitakyushu to Harbin | China | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Kitakyushu to Tokyo | Japan | 833 km (517 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Kitakyushu to Hefei | China | 1,286 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Kitakyushu to Weifang | China | 1,112 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Kitakyushu to Nanjing | China | 1,143 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Kitakyushu to Shenyang | China | 1,096 km (681 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Kitakyushu to Jinan | China | 1,295 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Kitakyushu to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,330 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Kitakyushu to Dalian | China | 1,000 km (621 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Kitakyushu to Qingdao | China | 985 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kitakyushu to Yantai | China | 940 km (584 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Kitakyushu to Suzhou | China | 1,001 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Kitakyushu to Changchun | China | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Kitakyushu to Pudong | China | 923 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Kitakyushu to Zibo | China | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Kitakyushu to Yangzhou | China | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Kitakyushu to Huai'an | China | 1,094 km (680 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Kitakyushu to Chongqing | China | 2,341 km (1,455 mi) | about 3 h 45 min |
| Kitakyushu to Chengdu | China | 2,536 km (1,576 mi) | about 4 h |
| Kitakyushu to Guangzhou | China | 2,089 km (1,298 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| Kitakyushu to Shenzhen | China | 2,065 km (1,283 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Kitakyushu to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,487 km (5,274 mi) | about 11 h 38 min |
| Kitakyushu to Wuhan | China | 1,600 km (994 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
| Kitakyushu to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,225 km (3,247 mi) | about 7 h 27 min |
| Kitakyushu to Xi’an | China | 2,016 km (1,253 mi) | about 3 h 20 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 Kitakyushu?
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, FUK, HSG, UBJ, OIT, IKI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KKJ from Kitakyushu city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kitakyushu 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.