KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,196 km
6,957 miles
LMS
Louisville
United States
Distance
11,196 km
6,957 mi / 6,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
37°
northeast

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KIX LMS
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Louisville/Winston County Airport
IATA Code KIX LMS
ICAO Code RJBB KLMS
City Osaka Louisville
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 575 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 33.100000, -89.100000

Osaka (KIX) to Louisville (LMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) in Louisville, United States is 11,196 kilometers (6,957 miles / 6,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 09:53 in Osaka, it's 18:53 in Louisville. 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 Louisville (LMS) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 324° (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 Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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