GIZ
Jizan
Saudi Arabia
9,191 km
5,711 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
9,191 km
5,711 mi / 4,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
56°
northeast

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GIZ KIX
Airport Name Jizan Regional Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code GIZ KIX
ICAO Code OEGN RJBB
City Jizan Osaka
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 20 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 16.900000, 42.590000 34.430000, 135.240000

Jizan (GIZ) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) in Jizan, Saudi Arabia to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 9,191 kilometers (5,711 miles / 4,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Jizan, it's 15:58 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.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Jizan (GIZ) follows a heading of 285° (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 Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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