Flights to Minato
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Minato is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 47 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 51 km), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 68 km), Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 25 km (16 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 47 km (29 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 51 km (32 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport (regional) | SHM | 65 km (40 mi) | 6,560 ft | 298 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,123 ft, KIX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 26 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Minato
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minato to Shanghai | China | 1,322 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Minato to Hangzhou | China | 1,474 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Minato to Seoul | South Korea | 825 km (512 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Minato to Harbin | China | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Minato to Tokyo | Japan | 445 km (277 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Minato to Weifang | China | 1,478 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Minato to Shenyang | China | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Minato to Dalian | China | 1,316 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Minato to Qingdao | China | 1,357 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Minato to Yantai | China | 1,286 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Minato to Suzhou | China | 1,398 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Minato to Changchun | China | 1,367 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Minato to Pudong | China | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Minato to Yangzhou | China | 1,473 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Minato to Huai'an | China | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Minato to Wuxi | China | 1,417 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Minato to Yokohama | Japan | 432 km (269 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Minato to Ningbo | China | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Minato to Anshan | China | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Minato to Changzhou | China | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Minato to Busan | South Korea | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Minato to Pyongyang | North Korea | 994 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Minato to Chongqing | China | 2,739 km (1,702 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Minato to Chengdu | China | 2,932 km (1,822 mi) | about 4 h 31 min |
| Minato to Beijing | China | 1,776 km (1,104 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Minato to Guangzhou | China | 2,459 km (1,528 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Minato to Shenzhen | China | 2,429 km (1,509 mi) | about 3 h 52 min |
| Minato to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,758 km (5,442 mi) | about 11 h 59 min |
| Minato to Tianjin | China | 1,690 km (1,050 mi) | about 2 h 55 min |
| Minato to Wuhan | China | 1,998 km (1,242 mi) | about 3 h 19 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 Minato?
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the closest large airport at 25 km (16 mi). The others, UKB, TKS, ITM, SHM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KIX from Minato city centre?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Minato 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.