Distance From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Kansai International Airport, SJC - KIX Distance

The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is 5431 miles or 8741 kilometers or 4717 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 San Jose ( United States ) to Osaka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Jose and Osaka takes around 12 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States to Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan is 12 hours 29 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 • SJC - KIX

Kilometers		8741 km
Statute Miles		5431 miles
Nautical Miles		4717 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 29 minutes

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Kansai International Airport Flight Route Map - SJC to KIX Flight Path

Location of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport & Kansai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Jose to Osaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San Jose, United States and Osaka, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJC - KIX

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

Location	Local Time
San Jose (United States)	2025-01-15, 05:00:50 PST
Osaka (Japan)	2025-01-15, 22:00:50 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

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States

Destination

Kansai International Airport (KIX / RJBB) Osaka, Japan