AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
9,035 km
5,614 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
9,035 km
5,614 mi / 4,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Amman
Heading
55°
northeast

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AQJ KIX
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code AQJ KIX
ICAO Code OJAQ RJBB
City Aqaba Osaka
Country Jordan Japan
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 175 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 34.430000, 135.240000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 9,035 kilometers (5,614 miles / 4,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Jordan with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:45 in Aqaba, it's 12:45 in Osaka. With a 6-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 Osaka (KIX) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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