KIX
Osaka
Japan
12,712 km
7,899 miles
MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
Distance
12,712 km
7,899 mi / 6,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
299°
west northwest

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KIX MDI
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Makurdi Airport
IATA Code KIX MDI
ICAO Code RJBB DNMK
City Osaka Makurdi
Country Japan Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 26 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 7.700000, 8.610000

Osaka (KIX) to Makurdi (MDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria is 12,712 kilometers (7,899 miles / 6,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Nigeria. 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 09:28 in Osaka, it's 01:28 in Makurdi. 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 Makurdi (MDI) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 47° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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