KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,971 km
5,574 miles
LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
Distance
8,971 km
5,574 mi / 4,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
328°
north northwest

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KIX LEJ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Leipzig Halle Airport
IATA Code KIX LEJ
ICAO Code RJBB EDDP
City Osaka Leipzig
Country Japan Germany
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 26 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 51.430000, 12.240000

Osaka (KIX) to Leipzig (LEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany is 8,971 kilometers (5,574 miles / 4,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in Osaka, it's 20:24 in Leipzig. 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 Leipzig (LEJ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 45° (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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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