KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,447 km
8,356 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
13,447 km
8,356 mi / 7,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
257°
west southwest

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KIX VRU
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code KIX VRU
ICAO Code RJBB FAVB
City Osaka Vyrburg
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 26 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Osaka (KIX) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 13,447 kilometers (8,356 miles / 7,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 South Africa. 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 11:13 in Osaka, it's 04:13 in Vyrburg. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,894 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 64° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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