BFS
Belfast
United Kingdom
9,446 km
5,869 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
9,446 km
5,869 mi / 5,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
31°
north northeast

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BFS KIX
Airport Name Belfast International Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code BFS KIX
ICAO Code EGAA RJBB
City Belfast Osaka
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 268 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 54.660000, -6.220000 34.430000, 135.240000

Belfast (BFS) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) in Belfast, United Kingdom to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 9,446 kilometers (5,869 miles / 5,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 United Kingdom with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Belfast, it's 17:36 in Osaka. With a 9-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 Osaka (KIX) to Belfast (BFS) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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