KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,245 km
6,987 miles
ROA
Roanoke
United States
Distance
11,245 km
6,987 mi / 6,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KIX ROA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport
IATA Code KIX ROA
ICAO Code RJBB KROA
City Osaka Roanoke
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 26 ft 1,175 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 37.330000, -79.980000

Osaka (KIX) to Roanoke (ROA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) in Roanoke, United States is 11,245 kilometers (6,987 miles / 6,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 04:02 in Osaka, it's 14:02 in Roanoke. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,149 feet between the two airports. Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Roanoke (ROA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 331° (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 Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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