KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,455 km
6,496 miles
SZL
Knob Noster
United States
Distance
10,455 km
6,496 mi / 5,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
36°
northeast

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KIX SZL
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Whiteman Afb Airport
IATA Code KIX SZL
ICAO Code RJBB KSZL
City Osaka Knob Noster
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 871 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 38.730000, -93.550000

Osaka (KIX) to Knob Noster (SZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) in Knob Noster, United States is 10,455 kilometers (6,496 miles / 5,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 13:14 in Osaka, it's 22:14 in Knob Noster. 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 Knob Noster (SZL) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 322° (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 Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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