# Distance from Helena (HLN) to Osaka (KIX)

> 8,780 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,780 km / 5,456 mi / 4,741 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Japan
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +15h (When it's 19:52 in Helena, it's 10:52 in Osaka)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,851 ft (KIX is lower than HLN)

## Airports

### [Helena Regional Airport (HLN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hln-helena-helena-regional-airport/1ef266df-20d7-6808-b3f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Helena, United States
- ICAO: KHLN
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 46.610000, -111.980000
- Elevation: 3,877 ft

### [Kansai International Airport (KIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kix-osaka-kansai-international-airport/1ef266df-8b44-67fe-b651-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Osaka, Japan
- ICAO: RJBB
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 34.430000, 135.240000
- Elevation: 26 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:52 in Helena, it's 10:52 in Osaka.
With a 15-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Helena Regional Airport (HLN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hln-helena-helena-regional-airport/1ef266df-20d7-6808-b3f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kansai International Airport (KIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kix-osaka-kansai-international-airport/1ef266df-8b44-67fe-b651-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)