KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,099 km
5,032 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
8,099 km
5,032 mi / 4,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
44°
northeast

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KIX TCM
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code KIX TCM
ICAO Code RJBB KTCM
City Osaka Tacoma
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 47.140000, -122.480000

Osaka (KIX) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 8,099 kilometers (5,032 miles / 4,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:11 in Osaka, it's 12:11 in Tacoma. With a 17-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 Tacoma (TCM) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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