KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,778 km
5,454 miles
WVI
Watsonville
United States
Distance
8,778 km
5,454 mi / 4,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
53°
northeast

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KIX WVI
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Watsonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code KIX WVI
ICAO Code RJBB KWVI
City Osaka Watsonville
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 36.940000, -121.790000

Osaka (KIX) to Watsonville (WVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) in Watsonville, United States is 8,778 kilometers (5,454 miles / 4,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:10 in Osaka, it's 19:10 in Watsonville. 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 Watsonville (WVI) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 305° (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 Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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