KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,108 km
6,902 miles
ZLX
Zalingei
Sudan
Distance
11,108 km
6,902 mi / 5,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
293°
west northwest

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KIX ZLX
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Zalingei Airport
IATA Code KIX ZLX
ICAO Code RJBB HSZA
City Osaka Zalingei
Country Japan Sudan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 26 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 12.900000, 23.480000

Osaka (KIX) to Zalingei (ZLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 11,108 kilometers (6,902 miles / 5,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Sudan. 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 02:53 in Osaka, it's 19:53 in Zalingei. 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 2,927 feet between the two airports. Zalingei Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 51° (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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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