KIX
Osaka
Japan
14,000 km
8,699 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
14,000 km
8,699 mi / 7,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
314°
northwest

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KIX NIA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code KIX NIA
ICAO Code RJBB GLNA
City Osaka Nimba
Country Japan Liberia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 26 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 7.500000, -8.600000

Osaka (KIX) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 14,000 kilometers (8,699 miles / 7,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Liberia. 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 17:12 in Osaka, it's 08:12 in Nimba. With a 9-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 1,606 feet between the two airports. Nimba Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Nimba (NIA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 37° (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 Nimba Airport (NIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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