GVX
Gavle / Sandviken
Sweden
8,062 km
5,010 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
8,062 km
5,010 mi / 4,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
50°
northeast

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GVX KIX
Airport Name Gavle Sandviken Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code GVX KIX
ICAO Code ESSK RJBB
City Gavle / Sandviken Osaka
Country Sweden Japan
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 224 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, 16.950000 34.430000, 135.240000

Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 8,062 kilometers (5,010 miles / 4,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Sweden 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 22:47 in Gavle / Sandviken, it's 06:47 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 Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) follows a heading of 333° (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 Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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