KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,109 km
6,903 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
11,109 km
6,903 mi / 5,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
33°
north northeast

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KIX SYI
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code KIX SYI
ICAO Code RJBB KSYI
City Osaka Shelbyville
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 35.600000, -86.400000

Osaka (KIX) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 11,109 kilometers (6,903 miles / 5,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 02:15 in Osaka, it's 11:15 in Shelbyville. 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 Shelbyville (SYI) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 326° (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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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