Flights to Wakayama
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Wakayama is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 45 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 53 km), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 66 km), Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 23 km (14 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 45 km (28 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 53 km (33 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 66 km (41 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport (regional) | SHM | 66 km (41 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 Wakayama
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakayama to Shanghai | China | 1,324 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Wakayama to Hangzhou | China | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Wakayama to Seoul | South Korea | 825 km (513 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Wakayama to Harbin | China | 1,470 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Wakayama to Tokyo | Japan | 443 km (275 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Wakayama to Weifang | China | 1,479 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Wakayama to Shenyang | China | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Wakayama to Dalian | China | 1,317 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Wakayama to Qingdao | China | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Wakayama to Yantai | China | 1,287 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Wakayama to Suzhou | China | 1,399 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Wakayama to Changchun | China | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Wakayama to Pudong | China | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Wakayama to Yangzhou | China | 1,474 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Wakayama to Huai'an | China | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Wakayama to Wuxi | China | 1,419 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Wakayama to Yokohama | Japan | 430 km (267 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Wakayama to Ningbo | China | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Wakayama to Anshan | China | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Wakayama to Changzhou | China | 1,443 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Wakayama to Busan | South Korea | 569 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Wakayama to Pyongyang | North Korea | 994 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Wakayama to Chongqing | China | 2,741 km (1,703 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Wakayama to Chengdu | China | 2,934 km (1,823 mi) | about 4 h 31 min |
| Wakayama to Beijing | China | 1,777 km (1,104 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Wakayama to Guangzhou | China | 2,462 km (1,530 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Wakayama to Shenzhen | China | 2,431 km (1,511 mi) | about 3 h 52 min |
| Wakayama to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,757 km (5,442 mi) | about 11 h 59 min |
| Wakayama to Tianjin | China | 1,691 km (1,051 mi) | about 2 h 55 min |
| Wakayama to Wuhan | China | 2,000 km (1,243 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 Wakayama?
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the closest large airport at 23 km (14 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 Wakayama city centre?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Wakayama 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.