KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,029 km
4,989 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
8,029 km
4,989 mi / 4,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
293°
west northwest

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KIX XIJ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code KIX XIJ
ICAO Code RJBB OKAJ
City Osaka Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Japan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 26 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 28.930000, 47.790000

Osaka (KIX) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 8,029 kilometers (4,989 miles / 4,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:18 in Osaka, it's 10:18 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. 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 Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 60° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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