KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,053 km
5,625 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
9,053 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KIX SQA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code KIX SQA
ICAO Code RJBB KIZA
City Osaka Santa Ynez
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 34.600000, -120.100000

Osaka (KIX) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 9,053 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 23:14 in Osaka, it's 06:14 in Santa Ynez. With a 17-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 Santa Ynez (SQA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 306° (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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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