GKE
Geilenkirchen Airport
Germany
9,300 km
5,779 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
40°
northeast

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GKE KIX
Airport Name Geilenkirchen Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code GKE KIX
ICAO Code ETNG RJBB
City N/A Osaka
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 296 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 50.960000, 6.040000 34.430000, 135.240000

Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) in Geilenkirchen Airport, Germany to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Germany with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Geilenkirchen Airport, it's 19:31 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.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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