Distance From San Diego International Airport to Kansai International Airport, SAN - KIX Distance

The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is 5837 miles or 9393 kilometers or 5069 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 Diego ( United States ) to Osaka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Osaka takes around 13 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States to Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan is 13 hours 25 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 • SAN - KIX

Kilometers		9393 km
Statute Miles		5837 miles
Nautical Miles		5069 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 25 minutes

San Diego International Airport to Kansai International Airport Flight Route Map - SAN to KIX Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAN - KIX

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

Location	Local Time
San Diego (United States)	2025-01-15, 04:44:11 PST
Osaka (Japan)	2025-01-15, 21:44:11 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

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States

Destination

Kansai International Airport (KIX / RJBB) Osaka, Japan