BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
12,871 km
7,998 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
12,871 km
7,998 mi / 6,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
58°
east northeast

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BBZ KIX
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code BBZ KIX
ICAO Code FLZB RJBB
City Zambezi Osaka
Country Zambia Japan
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,538 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 34.430000, 135.240000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 12,871 kilometers (7,998 miles / 6,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Zambia 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 22:46 in Zambezi, it's 05:46 in Osaka. With a 7-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 3,512 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Zambezi Airport.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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