KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,185 km
8,193 miles
LBV
Libreville
Gabon
Distance
13,185 km
8,193 mi / 7,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
293°
west northwest

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KIX LBV
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Leon M Ba Airport
IATA Code KIX LBV
ICAO Code RJBB FOOL
City Osaka Libreville
Country Japan Gabon
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Libreville
Elevation 26 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 0.460000, 9.410000

Osaka (KIX) to Libreville (LBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon is 13,185 kilometers (8,193 miles / 7,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Gabon. 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 23:49 in Osaka, it's 15:49 in Libreville. With a 8-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 Libreville (LBV) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 50° (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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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