KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,898 km
6,772 miles
MZT
Mazatlan
Mexico
Distance
10,898 km
6,772 mi / 5,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

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KIX MZT
Airport Name Kansai International Airport General Rafael Buelna International Airport
IATA Code KIX MZT
ICAO Code RJBB MMMZ
City Osaka Mazatlan
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 26 ft 38 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 23.160000, -106.270000

Osaka (KIX) to Mazatlan (MZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) in Mazatlan, Mexico is 10,898 kilometers (6,772 miles / 5,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 15:57 in Osaka, it's 23:57 in Mazatlan. With a 16-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 Mazatlan (MZT) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 313° (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 General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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