KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,797 km
6,088 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
9,797 km
6,088 mi / 5,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
49°
northeast

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KIX SOW
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code KIX SOW
ICAO Code RJBB KSOW
City Osaka Show Low
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Phoenix
Elevation 26 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 34.270000, -110.010000

Osaka (KIX) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 9,797 kilometers (6,088 miles / 5,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 22:32 in Osaka, it's 06:32 in Show Low. 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 6,390 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 311° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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