KIX
Osaka
Japan
14,171 km
8,805 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
14,171 km
8,805 mi / 7,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
251°
west southwest

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KIX ROD
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code KIX ROD
ICAO Code RJBB FARS
City Osaka Robertson
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 26 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Osaka (KIX) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 14,171 kilometers (8,805 miles / 7,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 South Africa. 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 08:06 in Osaka, it's 01:06 in Robertson. With a 7-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 Robertson (ROD) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 70° (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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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