KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,295 km
6,397 miles
KST
Kosti
Sudan
Distance
10,295 km
6,397 mi / 5,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
288°
west northwest

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KIX KST
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Kosti Airport
IATA Code KIX KST
ICAO Code RJBB HSKI
City Osaka Kosti
Country Japan Sudan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 26 ft 1,289 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 13.180000, 32.730000

Osaka (KIX) to Kosti (KST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan is 10,295 kilometers (6,397 miles / 5,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Sudan. 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 06:22 in Osaka, it's 23:22 in Kosti. 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 1,263 feet between the two airports. Kosti Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Kosti (KST) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kosti Airport (KST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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