KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,603 km
5,967 miles
NOC
Charleston
Ireland
Distance
9,603 km
5,967 mi / 5,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
340°
north northwest

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KIX NOC
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Ireland West Knock Airport
IATA Code KIX NOC
ICAO Code RJBB EIKN
City Osaka Charleston
Country Japan Ireland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 26 ft 665 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 53.910000, -8.820000

Osaka (KIX) to Charleston (NOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) in Charleston, Ireland is 9,603 kilometers (5,967 miles / 5,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Ireland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:47 in Osaka, it's 18:47 in Charleston. 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 Charleston (NOC) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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