# Distance from Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) to Osaka (KIX)

> 7,050 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,050 km / 4,380 mi / 3,807 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 259° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Maldives) → Japan
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 04:20 in Kulhudhuffushi, it's 08:20 in Osaka)
- **Elevation difference**: 23 ft (KIX is higher than HDK)

## Airports

### [Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hdk-kulhudhuffushi-kulhudhuffushi-airport/1ef266df-f434-64ee-84bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives
- ICAO: VRBK
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Coordinates: 6.630000, 73.070000
- Elevation: 3 ft

### [Kansai International Airport (KIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kix-osaka-kansai-international-airport/1ef266df-8b44-67fe-b651-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Osaka, Japan
- ICAO: RJBB
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 34.430000, 135.240000
- Elevation: 26 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:20 in Kulhudhuffushi, it's 08:20 in Osaka.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hdk-kulhudhuffushi-kulhudhuffushi-airport/1ef266df-f434-64ee-84bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kansai International Airport (KIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kix-osaka-kansai-international-airport/1ef266df-8b44-67fe-b651-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)