KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,961 km
5,568 miles
WTZ
Whitianga Airport
New Zealand
Distance
8,961 km
5,568 mi / 4,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
148°
south southeast

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KIX WTZ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Whitianga Airport
IATA Code KIX WTZ
ICAO Code RJBB NZWT
City Osaka N/A
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 26 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -36.830000, 175.680000

Osaka (KIX) to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) in Whitianga Airport, New Zealand is 8,961 kilometers (5,568 miles / 4,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:59 in Osaka, it's 05:59 in Whitianga Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whitianga Airport (WTZ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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