KIX
Osaka
Japan
3,000 km
1,864 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
3,000 km
1,864 mi / 1,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
284°
west northwest

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KIX XNN
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code KIX XNN
ICAO Code RJBB ZLXN
City Osaka Xining
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 26 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 36.530000, 102.040000

Osaka (KIX) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles / 1,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:32 in Osaka, it's 16:32 in Xining.

The return flight from Xining (XNN) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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