BIO
Bilbao
Spain
10,386 km
6,454 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
10,386 km
6,454 mi / 5,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BIO KIX
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code BIO KIX
ICAO Code LEBB RJBB
City Bilbao Osaka
Country Spain Japan
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 138 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 34.430000, 135.240000

Bilbao (BIO) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 10,386 kilometers (6,454 miles / 5,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Spain 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 20:56 in Bilbao, it's 04:56 in Osaka. With a 8-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 Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 331° (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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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