GWT
Westerland
Germany
8,868 km
5,510 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
8,868 km
5,510 mi / 4,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
42°
northeast

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GWT KIX
Airport Name Westerland Sylt Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code GWT KIX
ICAO Code EDXW RJBB
City Westerland Osaka
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 51 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 54.910000, 8.340000 34.430000, 135.240000

Westerland (GWT) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 8,868 kilometers (5,510 miles / 4,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 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 14:12 in Westerland, it's 22:12 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 Westerland (GWT) follows a heading of 332° (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 Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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