KIX
Osaka
Japan
14,156 km
8,796 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
14,156 km
8,796 mi / 7,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
266°
west

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KIX SWP
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code KIX SWP
ICAO Code RJBB FYSM
City Osaka Swakopmund
Country Japan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 26 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Osaka (KIX) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 14,156 kilometers (8,796 miles / 7,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Namibia. 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 15:12 in Osaka, it's 08:12 in Swakopmund. With a 7-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 Swakopmund (SWP) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 63° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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