KIX
Osaka
Japan
12,073 km
7,502 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
12,073 km
7,502 mi / 6,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
296°
west northwest

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KIX PLF
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code KIX PLF
ICAO Code RJBB FTTP
City Osaka Pala
Country Japan Chad
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 26 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 9.380000, 14.930000

Osaka (KIX) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 12,073 kilometers (7,502 miles / 6,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Chad. 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 23:07 in Osaka, it's 15:07 in Pala. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,506 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 49° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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