Distance From Giyani Airport to Kansai International Airport, GIY - KIX Distance

The distance from Giyani Airport (GIY) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is 7910 miles or 12730 kilometers or 6869 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Giyani ( South Africa ) to Osaka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Giyani and Osaka takes around 18 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Giyani Airport, Giyani, South Africa to Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan is 18 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GIY - KIX

Kilometers		12730 km
Statute Miles		7910 miles
Nautical Miles		6869 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 11 minutes

Giyani Airport to Kansai International Airport Flight Route Map - GIY to KIX Flight Path

Location of Giyani Airport & Kansai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Giyani to Osaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Giyani, South Africa and Osaka, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIY - KIX

Time difference between Giyani (South Africa) and Osaka (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Osaka time is 7 Hours ahead of Giyani.

Location	Local Time
Giyani (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 06:33:36 SAST
Osaka (Japan)	2026-02-07, 13:33:36 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Giyani Airport (GIY / FAGI) Giyani, South Africa

Destination

Kansai International Airport (KIX / RJBB) Osaka, Japan