KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,054 km
8,111 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
13,054 km
8,111 mi / 7,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
322°
northwest

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KIX THI
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code KIX THI
ICAO Code RJBB GQNC
City Osaka Tichitt
Country Japan Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 26 ft 561 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 18.450000, -9.520000

Osaka (KIX) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 13,054 kilometers (8,111 miles / 7,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Mauritania. 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 14:35 in Osaka, it's 05:35 in Tichitt. With a 9-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 Tichitt (THI) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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