KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,719 km
7,282 miles
LIX
Likoma Island
Malawi
Distance
11,719 km
7,282 mi / 6,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
266°
west

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KIX LIX
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Likoma Island Airport
IATA Code KIX LIX
ICAO Code RJBB FWLK
City Osaka Likoma Island
Country Japan Malawi
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 26 ft 1,600 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -12.080000, 34.730000

Osaka (KIX) to Likoma Island (LIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi is 11,719 kilometers (7,282 miles / 6,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Malawi. 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 09:30 in Osaka, it's 02:30 in Likoma Island. 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 1,574 feet between the two airports. Likoma Island Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Likoma Island (LIX) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Likoma Island Airport (LIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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