KIX
Osaka
Japan
17,351 km
10,781 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
17,351 km
10,781 mi / 9,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
118°
east southeast

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KIX WCA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code KIX WCA
ICAO Code RJBB SCST
City Osaka Castro
Country Japan Chile
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Santiago
Elevation 26 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Osaka (KIX) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 17,351 kilometers (10,781 miles / 9,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Chile. 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 23:38 in Osaka, it's 11:38 in Castro. 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 Castro (WCA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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