KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,786 km
8,566 miles
KNN
Kankan
Guinea
Distance
13,786 km
8,566 mi / 7,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
317°
northwest

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KIX KNN
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Kankan Airport
IATA Code KIX KNN
ICAO Code RJBB GUXN
City Osaka Kankan
Country Japan Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Conakry
Elevation 26 ft 1,234 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 10.390000, -9.300000

Osaka (KIX) to Kankan (KNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea is 13,786 kilometers (8,566 miles / 7,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Guinea. 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 02:48 in Osaka, it's 17:48 in Kankan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,208 feet between the two airports. Kankan Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Kankan (KNN) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 35° (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 Kankan Airport (KNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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