KIX
Osaka
Japan
14,204 km
8,826 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
14,204 km
8,826 mi / 7,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
254°
west southwest

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KIX VRE
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code KIX VRE
ICAO Code RJBB FAVR
City Osaka Vredendal
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 26 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Osaka (KIX) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 14,204 kilometers (8,826 miles / 7,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 05:05 in Osaka, it's 22:05 in Vredendal. 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 Vredendal (VRE) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 69° (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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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