# Distance from Balsas (BSS) to Osaka (KIX)

> 17,021 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,021 km / 10,576 mi / 9,191 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 358° (north)
- **Return heading**: 3° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Japan
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 02:46 in Balsas, it's 14:46 in Osaka)
- **Elevation difference**: 904 ft (KIX is lower than BSS)

## Airports

### [Balsas Airport (BSS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bss-balsas-balsas-airport/1ef266df-bb19-62ae-b8d8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Balsas, Brazil
- ICAO: SNBS
- Timezone: America/Fortaleza
- Coordinates: -7.530000, -46.050000
- Elevation: 930 ft

### [Kansai International Airport (KIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kix-osaka-kansai-international-airport/1ef266df-8b44-67fe-b651-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Osaka, Japan
- ICAO: RJBB
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 34.430000, 135.240000
- Elevation: 26 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:46 in Balsas, it's 14:46 in Osaka.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Balsas Airport (BSS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bss-balsas-balsas-airport/1ef266df-bb19-62ae-b8d8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kansai International Airport (KIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kix-osaka-kansai-international-airport/1ef266df-8b44-67fe-b651-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)