KIX
Osaka
Japan
14,361 km
8,924 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
14,361 km
8,924 mi / 7,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
20°
north northeast

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KIX SLU
Airport Name Kansai International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code KIX SLU
ICAO Code RJBB TLPC
City Osaka Castries
Country Japan Saint Lucia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/St_Lucia
Elevation 26 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 14.020000, -60.990000

Osaka (KIX) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 14,361 kilometers (8,924 miles / 7,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 04:38 in Osaka, it's 15:38 in Castries. With a 13-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 Castries (SLU) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 343° (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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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