CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
9,979 km
6,200 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
9,979 km
6,200 mi / 5,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Pacific/Chatham
Heading
322°
northwest

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CHT KIX
Airport Name Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code CHT KIX
ICAO Code NZCI RJBB
City Waitangi Osaka
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Chatham Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 43 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -43.810000, -176.460000 34.430000, 135.240000

Waitangi (CHT) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 9,979 kilometers (6,200 miles / 5,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Waitangi, it's 02:52 in Osaka. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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