KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,779 km
6,698 miles
MBA
Mombasa
Kenya
Distance
10,779 km
6,698 mi / 5,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
270°
west

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KIX MBA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Mombasa Moi International Airport
IATA Code KIX MBA
ICAO Code RJBB HKMO
City Osaka Mombasa
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 26 ft 200 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -4.030000, 39.590000

Osaka (KIX) to Mombasa (MBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, Kenya is 10,779 kilometers (6,698 miles / 5,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Kenya. 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 15:32 in Osaka, it's 09:32 in Mombasa. With a 6-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 Mombasa (MBA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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