KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,707 km
6,031 miles
MVT
Mataiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
9,707 km
6,031 mi / 5,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
110°
east southeast

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KIX MVT
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Mataiva Airport
IATA Code KIX MVT
ICAO Code RJBB NTGV
City Osaka N/A
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 26 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -14.870000, -148.720000

Osaka (KIX) to Mataiva Airport (MVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Mataiva Airport (MVT) in Mataiva Airport, French Polynesia is 9,707 kilometers (6,031 miles / 5,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:30 in Osaka, it's 16:30 in Mataiva Airport. With a 19-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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 307° (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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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