KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,539 km
6,549 miles
NLE
Niles
United States
Distance
10,539 km
6,549 mi / 5,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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KIX NLE
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport
IATA Code KIX NLE
ICAO Code RJBB K3TR
City Osaka Niles
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Detroit
Elevation 26 ft 750 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 41.840000, -86.230000

Osaka (KIX) to Niles (NLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) in Niles, United States is 10,539 kilometers (6,549 miles / 5,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 15:14 in Osaka, it's 01:14 in Niles. With a 14-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 Niles (NLE) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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