KIX
Osaka
Japan
17,899 km
11,122 miles
TUC
San Miguel de Tucuman
Argentina
Distance
17,899 km
11,122 mi / 9,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
72°
east northeast

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KIX TUC
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
IATA Code KIX TUC
ICAO Code RJBB SANT
City Osaka San Miguel de Tucuman
Country Japan Argentina
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Argentina/Tucuman
Elevation 26 ft 1,493 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -26.840000, -65.100000

Osaka (KIX) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 17,899 kilometers (11,122 miles / 9,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 12:07 in Osaka, it's 00:07 in San Miguel de Tucuman. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,467 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 298° (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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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