KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
6,350 km
3,946 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
6,350 km
3,946 mi / 3,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
67°
east northeast

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KDH KIX
Airport Name Kandahar Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code KDH KIX
ICAO Code OAKN RJBB
City N/A Osaka
Country Afghanistan Japan
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,337 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 31.510000, 65.850000 34.430000, 135.240000

Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 6,350 kilometers (3,946 miles / 3,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 19:38 in Kandahar Airport, it's 00:08 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 3,311 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Kandahar Airport.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 288° (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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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