KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,749 km
5,436 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
8,749 km
5,436 mi / 4,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
340°
north northwest

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KIX SCS
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code KIX SCS
ICAO Code RJBB EGPM
City Osaka Shetland Islands
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 26 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 60.430000, -1.300000

Osaka (KIX) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 8,749 kilometers (5,436 miles / 4,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Osaka, it's 06:55 in Shetland Islands. With a 9-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 Shetland Islands (SCS) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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