KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,769 km
5,449 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
8,769 km
5,449 mi / 4,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
340°
north northwest

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KIX LWK
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code KIX LWK
ICAO Code RJBB EGET
City Osaka Lerwick
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 26 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 60.190000, -1.240000

Osaka (KIX) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 8,769 kilometers (5,449 miles / 4,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Osaka, it's 09:09 in Lerwick. 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 Lerwick (LWK) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). 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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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