EBL
Arbil
Iraq
7,936 km
4,931 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
7,936 km
4,931 mi / 4,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
60°
east northeast

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EBL KIX
Airport Name Erbil International Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code EBL KIX
ICAO Code ORER RJBB
City Arbil Osaka
Country Iraq Japan
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,341 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 36.240000, 43.960000 34.430000, 135.240000

Arbil (EBL) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 7,936 kilometers (4,931 miles / 4,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iraq with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Arbil, it's 23:28 in Osaka. With a 6-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 1,315 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Erbil International Airport.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Arbil (EBL) follows a heading of 302° (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 Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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