KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,657 km
7,243 miles
KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
Distance
11,657 km
7,243 mi / 6,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
277°
west

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Airport Comparison

KIX KME
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Kamembe Airport
IATA Code KIX KME
ICAO Code RJBB HRZA
City Osaka Kamembe
Country Japan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 26 ft 5,192 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -2.460000, 28.910000

Osaka (KIX) to Kamembe (KME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda is 11,657 kilometers (7,243 miles / 6,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:18 in Osaka, it's 12:18 in Kamembe. With a 7-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 5,166 feet between the two airports. Kamembe Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kamembe (KME) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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