AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
5,982 km
3,717 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
5,982 km
3,717 mi / 3,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
317°
northwest

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AIS KIX
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code AIS KIX
ICAO Code NGTR RJBB
City Arorae Island Osaka
Country Kiribati Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 0 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 34.430000, 135.240000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 5,982 kilometers (3,717 miles / 3,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Arorae Island, it's 18:11 in Osaka. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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