KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,575 km
7,192 miles
TAM
Tampico
Mexico
Distance
11,575 km
7,192 mi / 6,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
50°
northeast

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KIX TAM
Airport Name Kansai International Airport General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
IATA Code KIX TAM
ICAO Code RJBB MMTM
City Osaka Tampico
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 26 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 22.300000, -97.870000

Osaka (KIX) to Tampico (TAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 11,575 kilometers (7,192 miles / 6,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 11:17 in Osaka, it's 20:17 in Tampico. 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 Tampico (TAM) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 317° (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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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