KIX
Osaka
Japan
17,549 km
10,905 miles
LEC
Lencois
Brazil
Distance
17,549 km
10,905 mi / 9,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

KIX LEC
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Chapada Diamantina Airport
IATA Code KIX LEC
ICAO Code RJBB SBLE
City Osaka Lencois
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Bahia
Elevation 26 ft 1,676 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -12.480000, -41.280000

Osaka (KIX) to Lencois (LEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil is 17,549 kilometers (10,905 miles / 9,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Brazil. 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 05:39 in Osaka, it's 17:39 in Lencois. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,650 feet between the two airports. Chapada Diamantina Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Lencois (LEC) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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