KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,698 km
7,269 miles
NLU
Reyes Acozac
Mexico
Distance
11,698 km
7,269 mi / 6,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KIX NLU
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Santa Lucia Air Force Base
IATA Code KIX NLU
ICAO Code RJBB MMSM
City Osaka Reyes Acozac
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 26 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 19.760000, -99.020000

Osaka (KIX) to Reyes Acozac (NLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) in Reyes Acozac, Mexico is 11,698 kilometers (7,269 miles / 6,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Mexico. 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 06:03 in Osaka, it's 15:03 in Reyes Acozac. With a 15-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 Reyes Acozac (NLU) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 316° (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 Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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