KIX
Osaka
Japan
14,250 km
8,854 miles
MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
Distance
14,250 km
8,854 mi / 7,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
315°
northwest

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KIX MLW
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Spriggs Payne Airport
IATA Code KIX MLW
ICAO Code RJBB GLMR
City Osaka Monrovia
Country Japan Liberia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 26 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 6.290000, -10.760000

Osaka (KIX) to Monrovia (MLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia is 14,250 kilometers (8,854 miles / 7,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Liberia. 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 18:39 in Osaka, it's 09:39 in Monrovia. With a 9-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 Monrovia (MLW) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 36° (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 Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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