GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
9,093 km
5,650 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
9,093 km
5,650 mi / 4,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
41°
northeast

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GRQ KIX
Airport Name Eelde Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code GRQ KIX
ICAO Code EHGG RJBB
City Groningen Osaka
Country Netherlands Japan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 17 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 34.430000, 135.240000

Groningen (GRQ) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 9,093 kilometers (5,650 miles / 4,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Netherlands with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Groningen, it's 12:28 in Osaka. With a 8-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 Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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