KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,319 km
5,790 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
9,319 km
5,790 mi / 5,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
43°
northeast

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KIX RKS
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code KIX RKS
ICAO Code RJBB KRKS
City Osaka Rock Springs
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 26 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 41.590000, -109.070000

Osaka (KIX) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 9,319 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 03:43 in Osaka, it's 11:43 in Rock Springs. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,739 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 312° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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