KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,589 km
5,958 miles
LYE
Lyneham
United Kingdom
Distance
9,589 km
5,958 mi / 5,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
335°
north northwest

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KIX LYE
Airport Name Kansai International Airport RAF Lyneham
IATA Code KIX LYE
ICAO Code RJBB EGDL
City Osaka Lyneham
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 26 ft 513 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 51.510000, -1.990000

Osaka (KIX) to Lyneham (LYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to RAF Lyneham (LYE) in Lyneham, United Kingdom is 9,589 kilometers (5,958 miles / 5,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 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 18:48 in Osaka, it's 09:48 in Lyneham. 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 Lyneham (LYE) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 34° (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 RAF Lyneham (LYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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