IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,744 km
5,433 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
8,744 km
5,433 mi / 4,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
54°
northeast

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IST KIX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code IST KIX
ICAO Code LTFM RJBB
City Istanbul Osaka
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 325 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.430000, 135.240000

Istanbul (IST) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 8,744 kilometers (5,433 miles / 4,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Istanbul, it's 19:55 in Osaka. With a 6-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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 313° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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