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Flight Distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SFOKSFO
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,692 km5,401 miles • 4,693 NM
Destination Airport
RJBBKIX
Osaka, Japan
Kansai International Airport
Direct Distance
8,692 km
5,401 Statute Miles
4,693 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 44m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
782 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
305° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 44m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 57m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 13m
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
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- City / Country: San Francisco, United States
- ICAO Code: KSFO
- Coordinates: 37.6198°, -122.3748°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 13 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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