KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,221 km
6,972 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
11,221 km
6,972 mi / 6,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
41°
northeast

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KIX LCH
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code KIX LCH
ICAO Code RJBB KLCH
City Osaka Lake Charles
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 30.130000, -93.220000

Osaka (KIX) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 11,221 kilometers (6,972 miles / 6,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 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 07:45 in Osaka, it's 16:45 in Lake Charles. With a 15-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 Lake Charles (LCH) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 321° (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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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