KIX
Osaka
Japan
14,165 km
8,801 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
14,165 km
8,801 mi / 7,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
266°
west

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KIX WVB
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code KIX WVB
ICAO Code RJBB FYWB
City Osaka Walvis Bay
Country Japan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 26 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Osaka (KIX) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 14,165 kilometers (8,801 miles / 7,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Namibia. 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 05:47 in Osaka, it's 22:47 in Walvis Bay. 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 Walvis Bay (WVB) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 63° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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