The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) in Spearfish, United States is 9,412 kilometers (5,848 miles / 5,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 04:31 in Osaka, it's 12:31 in Spearfish. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,907 feet between the two airports. Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Spearfish (SPF) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 315° (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 Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.