KIX
Osaka
Japan
12,595 km
7,826 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
12,595 km
7,826 mi / 6,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
49°
northeast

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KIX PKJ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code KIX PKJ
ICAO Code RJBB MGPG
City Osaka Playa Grande
Country Japan Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guatemala
Elevation 26 ft 577 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 16.000000, -90.740000

Osaka (KIX) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 12,595 kilometers (7,826 miles / 6,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Guatemala. 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 21:32 in Osaka, it's 06:32 in Playa Grande. 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 Playa Grande (PKJ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 320° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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