KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,287 km
7,014 miles
LFT
Lafayette
United States
Distance
11,287 km
7,014 mi / 6,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
40°
northeast

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KIX LFT
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
IATA Code KIX LFT
ICAO Code RJBB KLFT
City Osaka Lafayette
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 30.210000, -91.990000

Osaka (KIX) to Lafayette (LFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States is 11,287 kilometers (7,014 miles / 6,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 12:10 in Osaka, it's 21:10 in Lafayette. 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 Lafayette (LFT) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 322° (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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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