HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
6,544 km
4,067 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
6,544 km
4,067 mi / 3,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HEA KIX
Airport Name Herat Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code HEA KIX
ICAO Code OAHR RJBB
City N/A Osaka
Country Afghanistan Japan
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,206 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 34.430000, 135.240000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 6,544 kilometers (4,067 miles / 3,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:12 in Herat Airport, it's 00:42 in Osaka. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,180 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 292° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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