BQH
London
United Kingdom
9,525 km
5,919 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
9,525 km
5,919 mi / 5,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
36°
northeast

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BQH KIX
Airport Name London Biggin Hill Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code BQH KIX
ICAO Code EGKB RJBB
City London Osaka
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 598 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 51.330000, 0.030000 34.430000, 135.240000

London (BQH) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) in London, United Kingdom to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 9,525 kilometers (5,919 miles / 5,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:57 in London, it's 04:57 in Osaka. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to London (BQH) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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