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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Osaka (KIX)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
11,103 km6,899 miles • 5,995 NM
Destination Airport
RJBBKIX
Osaka, Japan
Kansai International Airport
Direct Distance
11,103 km
6,899 Statute Miles
5,995 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 34m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
999 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
320° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 34m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 34m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
21h 51m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇯🇵 Japan
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa free for 90 days.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- City / Country: Osaka, Japan
- ICAO Code: RJBB
- Coordinates: 34.4273°, 135.2440°
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Elevation: 26 ft
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