FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
10,049 km
6,244 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
10,049 km
6,244 mi / 5,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
306°
northwest

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FAV KIX
Airport Name Fakarava Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code FAV KIX
ICAO Code NTGF RJBB
City N/A Osaka
Country French Polynesia Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 13 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -16.050000, -145.660000 34.430000, 135.240000

Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 10,049 kilometers (6,244 miles / 5,426 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 04:40 in Fakarava Airport, it's 23:40 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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 109° (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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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