KIX
Osaka
Japan
12,667 km
7,871 miles
SOE
Souanke
Congo
Distance
12,667 km
7,871 mi / 6,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
291°
west northwest

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KIX SOE
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Souanke Airport
IATA Code KIX SOE
ICAO Code RJBB FCOS
City Osaka Souanke
Country Japan Congo
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 26 ft 1,722 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 2.070000, 14.130000

Osaka (KIX) to Souanke (SOE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Souanke Airport (SOE) in Souanke, Congo is 12,667 kilometers (7,871 miles / 6,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Congo. 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 20:17 in Osaka, it's 12:17 in Souanke. 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 1,696 feet between the two airports. Souanke Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Souanke (SOE) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 51° (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 Souanke Airport (SOE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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