KIX
Osaka
Japan
12,987 km
8,070 miles
MVB
Franceville
Gabon
Distance
12,987 km
8,070 mi / 7,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KIX MVB
Airport Name Kansai International Airport M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport
IATA Code KIX MVB
ICAO Code RJBB FOON
City Osaka Franceville
Country Japan Gabon
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Libreville
Elevation 26 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -1.660000, 13.440000

Osaka (KIX) to Franceville (MVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) in Franceville, Gabon is 12,987 kilometers (8,070 miles / 7,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Gabon. 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 18:21 in Osaka, it's 10:21 in Franceville. With a 8-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 1,424 feet between the two airports. M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Franceville (MVB) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 52° (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 M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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