KIX
Osaka
Japan
12,998 km
8,077 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
12,998 km
8,077 mi / 7,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
298°
west northwest

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KIX QOW
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code KIX QOW
ICAO Code RJBB DNIM
City Osaka Owerri
Country Japan Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 26 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 5.430000, 7.210000

Osaka (KIX) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 12,998 kilometers (8,077 miles / 7,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Nigeria. 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 14:27 in Osaka, it's 06:27 in Owerri. 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.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 47° (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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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