KIX
Osaka
Japan
18,415 km
11,442 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
18,415 km
11,442 mi / 9,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
82°
east

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KIX RAF
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code KIX RAF
ICAO Code RJBB SAFR
City Osaka Rafaela
Country Japan Argentina
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 26 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Osaka (KIX) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 18,415 kilometers (11,442 miles / 9,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:17 in Osaka, it's 16:17 in Rafaela. 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.

The return flight from Rafaela (RAF) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Rafaela Airport (RAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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