KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,473 km
6,508 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,473 km
6,508 mi / 5,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
31°
north northeast

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KIX MDW
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code KIX MDW
ICAO Code RJBB KMDW
City Osaka Chicago
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 41.790000, -87.750000

Osaka (KIX) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 10,473 kilometers (6,508 miles / 5,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 08:09 in Osaka, it's 17:09 in Chicago. 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 Chicago (MDW) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 326° (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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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