KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,720 km
7,283 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,720 km
7,283 mi / 6,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
53°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

KIX MEX
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KIX MEX
ICAO Code RJBB MMMX
City Osaka Mexico City
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 26 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 19.440000, -99.070000

Osaka (KIX) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,720 kilometers (7,283 miles / 6,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:32 in Osaka, it's 07:32 in Mexico City. With a 15-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 7,290 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 316° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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