HEW
Athens
Greece
9,315 km
5,788 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
9,315 km
5,788 mi / 5,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
51°
northeast

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HEW KIX
Airport Name Athen Helenikon Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code HEW KIX
ICAO Code LGAT RJBB
City Athens Osaka
Country Greece Japan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 69 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 37.890000, 23.730000 34.430000, 135.240000

Athens (HEW) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 9,315 kilometers (5,788 miles / 5,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Greece 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 13:36 in Athens, it's 20:36 in Osaka. With a 7-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 Athens (HEW) follows a heading of 312° (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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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