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ESS to KIX: distance & flight time

Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport) → Osaka (Kansai International Airport)

5,731 mi
9,223 km · 4,980 nm
11h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,731 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 42m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is ESS from KIX?

The flight distance from Essen (ESS) to Osaka (KIX) is 5,731 miles (9,223 km, 4,980 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ESS to KIX?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Essen and Osaka?

Osaka is 7 hours ahead of Essen.

What is the cheapest way to fly from ESS to KIX?

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