KIX
Osaka
Japan
12,907 km
8,020 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
12,907 km
8,020 mi / 6,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
270°
west

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KIX LXU
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code KIX LXU
ICAO Code RJBB FLLK
City Osaka Lukulu
Country Japan Zambia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 26 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Osaka (KIX) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 12,907 kilometers (8,020 miles / 6,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Zambia. 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 06:43 in Osaka, it's 23:43 in Lukulu. 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 3,454 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 58° (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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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