KEF
Reykjavik
Iceland
8,900 km
5,530 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
8,900 km
5,530 mi / 4,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
18°
north northeast

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KEF KIX
Airport Name Keflavik International Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code KEF KIX
ICAO Code BIKF RJBB
City Reykjavik Osaka
Country Iceland Japan
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 171 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 63.980000, -22.610000 34.430000, 135.240000

Reykjavik (KEF) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik, Iceland to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 8,900 kilometers (5,530 miles / 4,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Iceland 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 13:41 in Reykjavik, it's 22:41 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 Reykjavik (KEF) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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