KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,980 km
6,822 miles
MKL
Jackson
United States
Distance
10,980 km
6,822 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
35°
northeast

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KIX MKL
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport
IATA Code KIX MKL
ICAO Code RJBB KMKL
City Osaka Jackson
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 433 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 35.600000, -88.920000

Osaka (KIX) to Jackson (MKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) in Jackson, United States is 10,980 kilometers (6,822 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 21:01 in Osaka, it's 06:01 in Jackson. 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 Jackson (MKL) 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 Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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