KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,284 km
7,012 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
11,284 km
7,012 mi / 6,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
37°
northeast

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KIX MEI
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Key Field
IATA Code KIX MEI
ICAO Code RJBB KMEI
City Osaka Meridian
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 32.330000, -88.750000

Osaka (KIX) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 11,284 kilometers (7,012 miles / 6,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Osaka, it's 10:55 in Meridian. With a 15-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 Meridian (MEI) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 324° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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