KIX
Osaka
Japan
7,767 km
4,826 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
7,767 km
4,826 mi / 4,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
306°
northwest

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KIX KSY
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code KIX KSY
ICAO Code RJBB LTCF
City Osaka Kars
Country Japan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 26 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 40.560000, 43.120000

Osaka (KIX) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 7,767 kilometers (4,826 miles / 4,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Japan with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:23 in Osaka, it's 00:23 in Kars. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,863 feet between the two airports. Kars Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kars (KSY) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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