KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,823 km
6,104 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
9,823 km
6,104 mi / 5,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
287°
west northwest

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KIX TES
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code KIX TES
ICAO Code RJBB HHTS
City Osaka Tessenei
Country Japan Eritrea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Asmara
Elevation 26 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 15.120000, 36.680000

Osaka (KIX) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 9,823 kilometers (6,104 miles / 5,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Eritrea. 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 20:38 in Osaka, it's 14:38 in Tessenei. 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 1,992 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 55° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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