KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,465 km
6,502 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
10,465 km
6,502 mi / 5,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
315°
northwest

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KIX WAX
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code KIX WAX
ICAO Code RJBB HLZW
City Osaka Zuwara
Country Japan Libya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 26 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 32.950000, 12.020000

Osaka (KIX) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 10,465 kilometers (6,502 miles / 5,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Libya. 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 17:02 in Osaka, it's 10:02 in Zuwara. 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 44° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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