KIX
Osaka
Japan
5,206 km
3,235 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
5,206 km
3,235 mi / 2,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
123°
east southeast

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KIX MTK
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code KIX MTK
ICAO Code RJBB NGMN
City Osaka Makin Island
Country Japan Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 26 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 3.370000, 172.990000

Osaka (KIX) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 5,206 kilometers (3,235 miles / 2,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:46 in Osaka, it's 07:46 in Makin Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Makin Island (MTK) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). 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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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