KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,386 km
6,454 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
10,386 km
6,454 mi / 5,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
32°
north northeast

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KIX SQI
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code KIX SQI
ICAO Code RJBB KSQI
City Osaka Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 41.740000, -89.680000

Osaka (KIX) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 10,386 kilometers (6,454 miles / 5,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 02:10 in Osaka, it's 11:10 in Sterling/Rockfalls. With a 15-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 Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 324° (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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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