KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,347 km
5,187 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
8,347 km
5,187 mi / 4,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
296°
west northwest

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KIX RAH
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code KIX RAH
ICAO Code RJBB OERF
City Osaka Rafha
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 26 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 29.630000, 43.490000

Osaka (KIX) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 8,347 kilometers (5,187 miles / 4,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:13 in Osaka, it's 14:13 in Rafha. 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 1,448 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 59° (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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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