KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,822 km
6,103 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
9,822 km
6,103 mi / 5,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
48°
northeast

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KIX SJN
Airport Name Kansai International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code KIX SJN
ICAO Code RJBB KSJN
City Osaka St Johns
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Phoenix
Elevation 26 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 34.520000, -109.380000

Osaka (KIX) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 9,822 kilometers (6,103 miles / 5,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 04:57 in Osaka, it's 12:57 in St Johns. 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 5,711 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Johns (SJN) 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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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