KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,406 km
6,466 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
10,406 km
6,466 mi / 5,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
317°
northwest

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KIX SFA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code KIX SFA
ICAO Code RJBB DTTX
City Osaka Sfax
Country Japan Tunisia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Tunis
Elevation 26 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 34.720000, 10.690000

Osaka (KIX) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 10,406 kilometers (6,466 miles / 5,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Tunisia. 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 17:42 in Osaka, it's 09:42 in Sfax. 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.

The return flight from Sfax (SFA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 43° (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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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