KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,120 km
6,909 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
11,120 km
6,909 mi / 6,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
45°
northeast

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KIX RFG
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code KIX RFG
ICAO Code RJBB KRFG
City Osaka Refugio
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 28.300000, -97.300000

Osaka (KIX) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 11,120 kilometers (6,909 miles / 6,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 00:15 in Osaka, it's 09:15 in Refugio. 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 Refugio (RFG) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 318° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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