KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,251 km
5,748 miles
TAI
Ta'izz
Yemen
Distance
9,251 km
5,748 mi / 4,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
282°
west northwest

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KIX TAI
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Ta'izz International Airport
IATA Code KIX TAI
ICAO Code RJBB OYTZ
City Osaka Ta'izz
Country Japan Yemen
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Aden
Elevation 26 ft 4,838 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 13.690000, 44.140000

Osaka (KIX) to Ta'izz (TAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) in Ta'izz, Yemen is 9,251 kilometers (5,748 miles / 4,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:47 in Osaka, it's 07:47 in Ta'izz. With a 6-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 4,812 feet between the two airports. Ta'izz International Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Ta'izz (TAI) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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