Airport code
KIX — Kansai International Airport
KIX is the IATA code for Kansai International Airport, an airport serving Osaka, Japan. Its ICAO code is RJBB, and it operates in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). The airport sits at 34.4273, 135.2440 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).
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About Kansai International Airport
Kansai International Airport, commonly known as Kankū is the primary international airport in the Greater Osaka Area of Japan and the closest international airport to the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. It is located on the artificial island of Kankūjima (関空島), in the middle of Osaka Bay off the Honshu shore, 38 km (24 mi) southwest of Ōsaka Station, located within three municipalities, including Izumisano (north), Sennan (south), and Tajiri (central), in Osaka Prefecture.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KIX |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | RJBB |
| Airport name | Kansai International Airport |
| City | Osaka |
| Country | Japan |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) |
| Latitude | 34.4273 |
| Longitude | 135.2440 |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 13,123 ft (4,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kansai International Airport?
The IATA code for Kansai International Airport is KIX.
What is the ICAO code for Kansai International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kansai International Airport is RJBB.
Where is KIX airport located?
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is located in Osaka, Japan.
What time zone is KIX in?
Kansai International Airport operates in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9.
What is the nearest airport to KIX?
The nearest airport to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, about 23 km away.
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