KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
11,890 km
7,388 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
11,890 km
7,388 mi / 6,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
58°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

KBQ KIX
Airport Name Kasungu Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code KBQ KIX
ICAO Code FWKG RJBB
City Kasungu Osaka
Country Malawi Japan
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,470 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.010000, 33.470000 34.430000, 135.240000

Kasungu (KBQ) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 11,890 kilometers (7,388 miles / 6,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Malawi with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:11 in Kasungu, it's 03:11 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,444 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Kasungu Airport.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Kasungu (KBQ) follows a heading of 266° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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