ESB
Ankara
Turkey
8,524 km
5,297 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
8,524 km
5,297 mi / 4,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
56°
northeast

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ESB KIX
Airport Name Esenboga International Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code ESB KIX
ICAO Code LTAC RJBB
City Ankara Osaka
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,125 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 40.130000, 33.000000 34.430000, 135.240000

Ankara (ESB) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 8,524 kilometers (5,297 miles / 4,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Ankara, it's 05:21 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,099 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Esenboga International Airport.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Ankara (ESB) follows a heading of 310° (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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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