KIX
Osaka
Japan
1,887 km
1,172 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
1,887 km
1,172 mi / 1,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
247°
west southwest

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KIX SQJ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code KIX SQJ
ICAO Code RJBB ZSSM
City Osaka Sanming
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 26 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 26.430000, 117.840000

Osaka (KIX) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 1,887 kilometers (1,172 miles / 1,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Japan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Osaka, it's 03:31 in Sanming.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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