KIX
Osaka
Japan
18,201 km
11,310 miles
SBJ
Sao Mateus
Brazil
Distance
18,201 km
11,310 mi / 9,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
343°
north northwest

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KIX SBJ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Sao Mateus Airport
IATA Code KIX SBJ
ICAO Code RJBB SNMX
City Osaka Sao Mateus
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 26 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -18.720000, -39.830000

Osaka (KIX) to Sao Mateus (SBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) in Sao Mateus, Brazil is 18,201 kilometers (11,310 miles / 9,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Brazil. 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 07:14 in Osaka, it's 19:14 in Sao Mateus. 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 Sao Mateus (SBJ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). 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 Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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