KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,252 km
6,370 miles
PLN
Pellston
United States
Distance
10,252 km
6,370 mi / 5,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
27°
north northeast

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KIX PLN
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport
IATA Code KIX PLN
ICAO Code RJBB KPLN
City Osaka Pellston
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Detroit
Elevation 26 ft 721 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 45.570000, -84.800000

Osaka (KIX) to Pellston (PLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) in Pellston, United States is 10,252 kilometers (6,370 miles / 5,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 15:54 in Osaka, it's 01:54 in Pellston. 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 Pellston (PLN) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 328° (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 Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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