The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) in Saarbrucken, Germany is 9,399 kilometers (5,840 miles / 5,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:06 in Osaka, it's 16:06 in Saarbrucken. 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 1,032 feet between the two airports. Saarbrucken Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Saarbrucken (SCN) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 41° (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 Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.