FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
16,547 km
10,282 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
16,547 km
10,282 mi / 8,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
10°
north

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FOR KIX
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code FOR KIX
ICAO Code SBFZ RJBB
City Fortaleza Osaka
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Fortaleza Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 82 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 34.430000, 135.240000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 16,547 kilometers (10,282 miles / 8,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Fortaleza, it's 23:58 in Osaka. 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 Osaka (KIX) to Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 348° (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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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