KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,628 km
6,604 miles
MAK
Malakal
South Sudan
Distance
10,628 km
6,604 mi / 5,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
286°
west northwest

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KIX MAK
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Malakal Airport
IATA Code KIX MAK
ICAO Code RJBB HSSM
City Osaka Malakal
Country Japan South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Juba
Elevation 26 ft 1,291 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 9.560000, 31.650000

Osaka (KIX) to Malakal (MAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Malakal Airport (MAK) in Malakal, South Sudan is 10,628 kilometers (6,604 miles / 5,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Osaka, it's 09:27 in Malakal. 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 1,265 feet between the two airports. Malakal Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Malakal (MAK) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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