FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
10,119 km
6,287 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
10,119 km
6,287 mi / 5,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
306°
northwest

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FAC KIX
Airport Name Faaite Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code FAC KIX
ICAO Code NTKF RJBB
City N/A Osaka
Country French Polynesia Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -16.690000, -145.330000 34.430000, 135.240000

Faaite Airport (FAC) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 10,119 kilometers (6,287 miles / 5,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:20 in Faaite Airport, it's 00:20 in Osaka. With a 19-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 Faaite Airport (FAC) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faaite Airport (FAC) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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