KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,739 km
8,537 miles
TKD
Sekondi-Takoradi
Ghana
Distance
13,739 km
8,537 mi / 7,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
305°
northwest

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KIX TKD
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Takoradi Airport
IATA Code KIX TKD
ICAO Code RJBB DGTK
City Osaka Sekondi-Takoradi
Country Japan Ghana
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Accra
Elevation 26 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 4.900000, -1.770000

Osaka (KIX) to Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana is 13,739 kilometers (8,537 miles / 7,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Ghana. 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 16:58 in Osaka, it's 07:58 in Sekondi-Takoradi. With a 9-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 Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 42° (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 Takoradi Airport (TKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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