IMK
Simikot
Nepal
4,993 km
3,103 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
4,993 km
3,103 mi / 2,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IMK KIX
Airport Name Simikot Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code IMK KIX
ICAO Code VNST RJBB
City Simikot Osaka
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 9,246 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 34.430000, 135.240000

Simikot (IMK) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 4,993 kilometers (3,103 miles / 2,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Nepal with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Simikot, it's 07:13 in Osaka. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,220 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Simikot Airport (IMK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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