KIX
Osaka
Japan
5,074 km
3,153 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
5,074 km
3,153 mi / 2,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
283°
west northwest

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KIX NGQ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code KIX NGQ
ICAO Code RJBB ZUAL
City Osaka Shiquanhe
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 26 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 32.100000, 80.050000

Osaka (KIX) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 5,074 kilometers (3,153 miles / 2,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:05 in Osaka, it's 00:05 in Shiquanhe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,996 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 71° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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