KIX to NRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 491 km (305 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (NRT to KIX).
How far is it from Osaka to Narita?
The great-circle distance between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Narita International Airport (NRT) is 491 km (305 mi, 265 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from KIX to NRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NRT is roughly east of KIX.
How is the KIX to NRT route written in code?
The pair is written KIX-NRT in IATA codes and RJBB-RJAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kansai International Airport is KIX (RJBB), Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA).
| KIX | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kansai International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| ICAO code | RJBB | RJAA |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Elevation | 26 ft | 141 ft |
| Rank by connections | #102 | #34 |
Both ICAO codes start with R, the prefix ICAO assigns to East Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NRT sits 115 ft (35 m) higher than KIX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KIX to NRT
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Genesis | - | - | Active |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
| MM | Peach Aviation | - | Air Peach | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: NH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Osaka from Narita?
Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are 491 km (305 mi, 265 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KIX to NRT?
A typical nonstop flight between KIX and NRT takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NRT from KIX?
Narita International Airport (NRT) lies roughly east of Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Which airlines fly KIX to NRT?
3 airlines appear on the KIX-NRT route in the open dataset, including Genesis, Lufthansa, Peach Aviation.
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