KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
13,335 km
8,286 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
13,335 km
8,286 mi / 7,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
32°
north northeast

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KFA KIX
Airport Name Kiffa Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code KFA KIX
ICAO Code GQNF RJBB
City Kiffa Osaka
Country Mauritania Japan
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 424 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 16.590000, -11.410000 34.430000, 135.240000

Kiffa (KFA) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 13,335 kilometers (8,286 miles / 7,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Mauritania 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 15:26 in Kiffa, it's 00:26 in Osaka. With a 9-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 Kiffa (KFA) follows a heading of 323° (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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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