KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,312 km
6,408 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
10,312 km
6,408 mi / 5,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
105°
east southeast

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KIX NAU
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code KIX NAU
ICAO Code RJBB NTGN
City Osaka Napuka Island
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 26 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Osaka (KIX) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 10,312 kilometers (6,408 miles / 5,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:31 in Osaka, it's 00:31 in Napuka Island. 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 Napuka Island (NAU) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 305° (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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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