KIX
Osaka
Japan
14,252 km
8,856 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
14,252 km
8,856 mi / 7,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
313°
northwest

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KIX UCN
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code KIX UCN
ICAO Code RJBB GLBU
City Osaka Buchanan
Country Japan Liberia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 26 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 5.170000, -9.280000

Osaka (KIX) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 14,252 kilometers (8,856 miles / 7,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Liberia. 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 18:11 in Osaka, it's 09:11 in Buchanan. 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 Buchanan (UCN) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 38° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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