KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,691 km
6,643 miles
LOK
Lodwar
Kenya
Distance
10,691 km
6,643 mi / 5,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
278°
west

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KIX LOK
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Lodwar Airport
IATA Code KIX LOK
ICAO Code RJBB HKLO
City Osaka Lodwar
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 26 ft 1,715 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 3.120000, 35.610000

Osaka (KIX) to Lodwar (LOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Lodwar Airport (LOK) in Lodwar, Kenya is 10,691 kilometers (6,643 miles / 5,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Kenya. 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 08:58 in Osaka, it's 02:58 in Lodwar. With a 6-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 1,689 feet between the two airports. Lodwar Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Lodwar (LOK) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 55° (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 Lodwar Airport (LOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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