KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,388 km
7,076 miles
SPA
Spartanburg
United States
Distance
11,388 km
7,076 mi / 6,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KIX SPA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field
IATA Code KIX SPA
ICAO Code RJBB KSPA
City Osaka Spartanburg
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 26 ft 802 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 34.920000, -81.960000

Osaka (KIX) to Spartanburg (SPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field (SPA) in Spartanburg, United States is 11,388 kilometers (7,076 miles / 6,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 02:08 in Osaka, it's 12:08 in Spartanburg. With a 14-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 Spartanburg (SPA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 329° (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 Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field (SPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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