KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,181 km
6,947 miles
PHL
Philadelphia
United States
Distance
11,181 km
6,947 mi / 6,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
23°
north northeast

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KIX PHL
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Philadelphia International Airport
IATA Code KIX PHL
ICAO Code RJBB KPHL
City Osaka Philadelphia
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 26 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 39.870000, -75.240000

Osaka (KIX) to Philadelphia (PHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, United States is 11,181 kilometers (6,947 miles / 6,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 02:59 in Osaka, it's 12:59 in Philadelphia. With a 14-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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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