KCU
Masindi
Uganda
11,129 km
6,915 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
11,129 km
6,915 mi / 6,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
55°
northeast

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KCU KIX
Airport Name Masindi Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code KCU KIX
ICAO Code HUMI RJBB
City Masindi Osaka
Country Uganda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,850 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 1.760000, 31.740000 34.430000, 135.240000

Masindi (KCU) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 11,129 kilometers (6,915 miles / 6,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:32 in Masindi, it's 01:32 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 3,824 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Masindi Airport.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Masindi (KCU) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Masindi Airport (KCU) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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