Distance From Drift River Airport to Osaka International Airport, DRF - ITM Distance

The distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) is 3577 miles or 5756 kilometers or 3106 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kenai ( United States ) to Osaka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kenai and Osaka takes around 8 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Drift River Airport, Kenai, United States to Osaka International Airport, Osaka, Japan is 8 hours 13 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DRF - ITM

Kilometers		5756 km
Statute Miles		3577 miles
Nautical Miles		3106 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 13 minutes

Drift River Airport to Osaka International Airport Flight Route Map - DRF to ITM Flight Path

Location of Drift River Airport & Osaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kenai to Osaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kenai, United States and Osaka, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRF - ITM

Time difference between Kenai (United States) and Osaka (Japan) is 17 Hours.
Osaka time is 17 Hours ahead of Kenai.

Location	Local Time
Kenai (United States)	2026-05-01, 00:54:02 AKDT
Osaka (Japan)	2026-05-01, 17:54:02 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Drift River Airport (DRF / 3AK5) Kenai, United States

Destination

Osaka International Airport (ITM / RJOO) Osaka, Japan