DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
11,801 km
7,332 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
11,801 km
7,332 mi / 6,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
57°
east northeast

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DWA KIX
Airport Name Dwangwa Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code DWA KIX
ICAO Code FWDW RJBB
City Dwangwa Osaka
Country Malawi Japan
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,605 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -12.520000, 34.130000 34.430000, 135.240000

Dwangwa (DWA) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 11,801 kilometers (7,332 miles / 6,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Malawi 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 15:46 in Dwangwa, it's 22:46 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 1,579 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Dwangwa Airport.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Dwangwa (DWA) follows a heading of 266° (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 Dwangwa Airport (DWA) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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