Osaka to Kanazawa flights
Kanazawa lies 235 km (146 mi) north-east of Osaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Osaka | Kanazawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.8 million | 466,029 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | -1 m (-3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | ITM, 11 km out | KMQ, 30 km out |
| Postal codes | 017-0292–981-1596 | 030-0853–996-8602 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Osaka
Osaka is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 11 km (7 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, 26 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 38 km).
Arriving in Kanazawa
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 |
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Staying in Kanazawa
Our booking partner lists 363 places to stay in Kanazawa. Of the 308 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (137), and 11 are five-star. Across 148 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 193,587 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kanazawa from Osaka?
235 km (146 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Osaka.
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Kanazawa by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Osaka and Kanazawa?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Osaka to Kanazawa flights?
Typically Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) to Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base (KMQ); Kanazawa also has TOY, NTQ.
Where can I stay in Kanazawa?
Our booking partner lists 363 places to stay in Kanazawa, bookable on this site.
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.