KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,091 km
5,028 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,091 km
5,028 mi / 4,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
44°
northeast

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KIX SEA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KIX SEA
ICAO Code RJBB KSEA
City Osaka Seattle
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 47.450000, -122.310000

Osaka (KIX) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,091 kilometers (5,028 miles / 4,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 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 03:07 in Osaka, it's 10:07 in Seattle. With a 17-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 Seattle (SEA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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