KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,876 km
6,136 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
9,876 km
6,136 mi / 5,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
272°
west

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KIX MGQ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code KIX MGQ
ICAO Code RJBB HCMM
City Osaka Mogadishu
Country Japan Somalia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 26 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 2.010000, 45.300000

Osaka (KIX) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 9,876 kilometers (6,136 miles / 5,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Somalia. 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 06:02 in Osaka, it's 00:02 in Mogadishu. 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.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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