HGL
Helgoland
Germany
8,945 km
5,558 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
8,945 km
5,558 mi / 4,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
42°
northeast

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HGL KIX
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code HGL KIX
ICAO Code EDXH RJBB
City Helgoland Osaka
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 8 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 34.430000, 135.240000

Helgoland (HGL) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 8,945 kilometers (5,558 miles / 4,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Germany 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 08:37 in Helgoland, it's 16:37 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 Helgoland (HGL) 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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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