Flights to Nara-shi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Nara-shi is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 35 km (22 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, 53 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 59 km), Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 35 km (22 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 53 km (33 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 59 km (37 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | 93 km (58 mi) | 11,483 ft | 15 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 Nara-shi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nara-shi to Shanghai | China | 1,391 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Nara-shi to Seoul | South Korea | 855 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Nara-shi to Harbin | China | 1,453 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Nara-shi to Tokyo | Japan | 370 km (230 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Nara-shi to Shenyang | China | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Nara-shi to Dalian | China | 1,347 km (837 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Nara-shi to Qingdao | China | 1,405 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Nara-shi to Yantai | China | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Nara-shi to Suzhou | China | 1,466 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Nara-shi to Changchun | China | 1,361 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Nara-shi to Pudong | China | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Nara-shi to Wuxi | China | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Nara-shi to Yokohama | Japan | 360 km (224 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Nara-shi to Ningbo | China | 1,441 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Nara-shi to Anshan | China | 1,331 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Nara-shi to Busan | South Korea | 620 km (385 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Nara-shi to Pyongyang | North Korea | 1,016 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Nara-shi to Incheon | South Korea | 874 km (543 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Nara-shi to Minhang | China | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Nara-shi to Daegu | South Korea | 668 km (415 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Nara-shi to Nantong | China | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Nara-shi to Baoshan | China | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Nara-shi to Chongqing | China | 2,802 km (1,741 mi) | about 4 h 21 min |
| Nara-shi to Chengdu | China | 2,991 km (1,859 mi) | about 4 h 35 min |
| Nara-shi to Beijing | China | 1,808 km (1,123 mi) | about 3 h 4 min |
| Nara-shi to Guangzhou | China | 2,536 km (1,576 mi) | about 4 h |
| Nara-shi to Shenzhen | China | 2,506 km (1,557 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Nara-shi to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,767 km (5,447 mi) | about 11 h 59 min |
| Nara-shi to Tianjin | China | 1,725 km (1,072 mi) | about 2 h 58 min |
| Nara-shi to Wuhan | China | 2,063 km (1,282 mi) | about 3 h 24 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 Nara-shi?
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) is the closest large airport at 35 km (22 mi). The others, UKB, KIX, NGO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ITM from Nara-shi city centre?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Nara-shi 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.