KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,259 km
5,132 miles
MLX
Malatya
Turkey
Distance
8,259 km
5,132 mi / 4,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
306°
northwest

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KIX MLX
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Malatya Erhac Airport
IATA Code KIX MLX
ICAO Code RJBB LTAT
City Osaka Malatya
Country Japan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 26 ft 2,828 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 38.440000, 38.090000

Osaka (KIX) to Malatya (MLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) in Malatya, Turkey is 8,259 kilometers (5,132 miles / 4,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:25 in Osaka, it's 20:25 in Malatya. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,802 feet between the two airports. Malatya Erhac Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Malatya (MLX) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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