KIX
Osaka
Japan
5,566 km
3,459 miles
OBU
Kobuk
United States
Distance
5,566 km
3,459 mi / 3,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
28°
north northeast

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KIX OBU
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Kobuk Airport
IATA Code KIX OBU
ICAO Code RJBB PAOB
City Osaka Kobuk
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Anchorage
Elevation 26 ft 142 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 66.910000, -156.900000

Osaka (KIX) to Kobuk (OBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Kobuk Airport (OBU) in Kobuk, United States is 5,566 kilometers (3,459 miles / 3,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 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 20:32 in Osaka, it's 02:32 in Kobuk. With a 18-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 Kobuk (OBU) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Kobuk Airport (OBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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