KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,133 km
5,053 miles
KLS
Kelso
United States
Distance
8,133 km
5,053 mi / 4,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
45°
northeast

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KIX KLS
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Southwest Washington Regional Airport
IATA Code KIX KLS
ICAO Code RJBB KKLS
City Osaka Kelso
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 46.120000, -122.900000

Osaka (KIX) to Kelso (KLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) in Kelso, United States is 8,133 kilometers (5,053 miles / 4,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Japan with United States. 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 05:26 in Osaka, it's 12:26 in Kelso. With a 17-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 Kelso (KLS) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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