Distance From Wheeler Airport to Kansai International Airport

The distance from Wheeler Airport () to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is 6576 miles or 10582 kilometers or 5710 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 Knox ( United States ) to Osaka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Knox and Osaka takes around 15 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wheeler Airport, Knox, United States to Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan is 15 hours 7 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 • - KIX

Kilometers		10582 km
Statute Miles		6576 miles
Nautical Miles		5710 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 7 minutes

Wheeler Airport to Kansai International Airport Flight Route Map - to KIX Flight Path

Location of Wheeler Airport & Kansai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Knox to Osaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KIX

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

Location	Local Time
Knox (United States)	2026-06-19, 00:42:53 CDT
Osaka (Japan)	2026-06-19, 14:42:53 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

Wheeler Airport ( / IG05) Knox, United States

Destination

Kansai International Airport (KIX / RJBB) Osaka, Japan