ARI
Arica
Chile
16,918 km
10,512 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
16,918 km
10,512 mi / 9,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Santiago
Heading
310°
northwest

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ARI KIX
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code ARI KIX
ICAO Code SCAR RJBB
City Arica Osaka
Country Chile Japan
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 167 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 34.430000, 135.240000

Arica (ARI) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 16,918 kilometers (10,512 miles / 9,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Chile with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:03 in Arica, it's 09:03 in Osaka. With a 12-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 Osaka (KIX) to Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 61° (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 Chacalluta Airport (ARI) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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