KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,730 km
6,046 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
9,730 km
6,046 mi / 5,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
308°
northwest

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KIX TOB
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code KIX TOB
ICAO Code RJBB HLGN
City Osaka Tobruk
Country Japan Libya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 26 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 31.860000, 23.910000

Osaka (KIX) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 9,730 kilometers (6,046 miles / 5,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Libya. 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 02:48 in Osaka, it's 19:48 in Tobruk. 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 Tobruk (TOB) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 50° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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