KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,802 km
6,091 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
9,802 km
6,091 mi / 5,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
28°
north northeast

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KIX YQT
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code KIX YQT
ICAO Code RJBB CYQT
City Osaka Thunder Bay
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 26 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 48.370000, -89.320000

Osaka (KIX) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 9,802 kilometers (6,091 miles / 5,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Canada. 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 12:40 in Osaka, it's 22:40 in Thunder Bay. With a 14-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 Thunder Bay (YQT) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 325° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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