KIX
Osaka
Japan
15,694 km
9,752 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
15,694 km
9,752 mi / 8,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KIX XAU
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code KIX XAU
ICAO Code RJBB SOOS
City Osaka Saul
Country Japan GF
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Cayenne
Elevation 26 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 3.610000, -53.200000

Osaka (KIX) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 15,694 kilometers (9,752 miles / 8,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 GF. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in Osaka, it's 09:15 in Saul. With a 12-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 Saul (XAU) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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