KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,165 km
5,695 miles
MHV
Mojave
United States
Distance
9,165 km
5,695 mi / 4,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
52°
northeast

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KIX MHV
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field
IATA Code KIX MHV
ICAO Code RJBB KMHV
City Osaka Mojave
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 2,801 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 35.060000, -118.150000

Osaka (KIX) to Mojave (MHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) in Mojave, United States is 9,165 kilometers (5,695 miles / 4,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:28 in Osaka, it's 04:28 in Mojave. With a 17-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 2,775 feet between the two airports. Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Mojave (MHV) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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