KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,882 km
8,626 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
13,882 km
8,626 mi / 7,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
265°
west

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KIX WDH
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code KIX WDH
ICAO Code RJBB FYWH
City Osaka Windhoek
Country Japan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 26 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Osaka (KIX) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 13,882 kilometers (8,626 miles / 7,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Namibia. 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 03:29 in Osaka, it's 20:29 in Windhoek. 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 5,614 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 63° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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