ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
12,718 km
7,903 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
12,718 km
7,903 mi / 6,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
46°
northeast

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ABV KIX
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code ABV KIX
ICAO Code DNAA RJBB
City Abuja Osaka
Country Nigeria Japan
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,123 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 34.430000, 135.240000

Abuja (ABV) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 12,718 kilometers (7,903 miles / 6,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:21 in Abuja, it's 10:21 in Osaka. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,097 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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