IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
17,865 km
11,101 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
17,865 km
11,101 mi / 9,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IRJ KIX
Airport Name Capitan V A Almonacid Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code IRJ KIX
ICAO Code SANL RJBB
City La Rioja Osaka
Country Argentina Japan
Timezone America/Argentina/La_Rioja Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,437 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -29.380000, -66.800000 34.430000, 135.240000

La Rioja (IRJ) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 17,865 kilometers (11,101 miles / 9,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Argentina 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 07:14 in La Rioja, it's 19:14 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,411 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Capitan V A Almonacid Airport.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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