KIX
Osaka
Japan
5,049 km
3,137 miles
WAA
Wales
United States
Distance
5,049 km
3,137 mi / 2,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
29°
north northeast

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KIX WAA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Wales Airport
IATA Code KIX WAA
ICAO Code RJBB PAIW
City Osaka Wales
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Anchorage
Elevation 26 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 65.620000, -168.090000

Osaka (KIX) to Wales (WAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Wales Airport (WAA) in Wales, United States is 5,049 kilometers (3,137 miles / 2,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 07:04 in Osaka, it's 13:04 in Wales. With a 18-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 Wales (WAA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Wales Airport (WAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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