KIX
Osaka
Japan
6,608 km
4,106 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
6,608 km
4,106 mi / 3,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
144°
southeast

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KIX SWJ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code KIX SWJ
ICAO Code RJBB NVSX
City Osaka Malekula Island
Country Japan Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 26 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Osaka (KIX) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 6,608 kilometers (4,106 miles / 3,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:19 in Osaka, it's 04:19 in Malekula Island.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). 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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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