KIX
Osaka
Japan
12,244 km
7,608 miles
VNX
Vilanculo
Mozambique
Distance
12,244 km
7,608 mi / 6,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
257°
west southwest

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KIX VNX
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Vilankulo Airport
IATA Code KIX VNX
ICAO Code RJBB FQVL
City Osaka Vilanculo
Country Japan Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 26 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -22.020000, 35.310000

Osaka (KIX) to Vilanculo (VNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Vilankulo Airport (VNX) in Vilanculo, Mozambique is 12,244 kilometers (7,608 miles / 6,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Mozambique. 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 03:36 in Osaka, it's 20:36 in Vilanculo. 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 Vilanculo (VNX) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 60° (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 Vilankulo Airport (VNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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