KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,797 km
6,709 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
10,797 km
6,709 mi / 5,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
270°
west

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KIX UKA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code KIX UKA
ICAO Code RJBB HKUK
City Osaka Ukunda
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 26 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Osaka (KIX) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 10,797 kilometers (6,709 miles / 5,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Kenya. 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 07:01 in Osaka, it's 01:01 in Ukunda. 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.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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