Distance From Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport to Kansai International Airport, GKT - KIX Distance

The distance from Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is 6975 miles or 11226 kilometers or 6058 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 Sevierville ( United States ) to Osaka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sevierville and Osaka takes around 16 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport, Sevierville, United States to Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan is 16 hours 2 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 • GKT - KIX

Kilometers		11226 km
Statute Miles		6975 miles
Nautical Miles		6058 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 2 minutes

Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport to Kansai International Airport Flight Route Map - GKT to KIX Flight Path

Location of Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport & Kansai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sevierville to Osaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GKT - KIX

Time difference between Sevierville (United States) and Osaka (Japan) is 14 Hours.
Osaka time is 14 Hours ahead of Sevierville.

Location	Local Time
Sevierville (United States)	2025-12-16, 13:12:04 EST
Osaka (Japan)	2025-12-17, 03:12:04 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

Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT / KGKT) Sevierville, United States

Destination

Kansai International Airport (KIX / RJBB) Osaka, Japan