KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,254 km
8,236 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
13,254 km
8,236 mi / 7,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
44°
northeast

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KIX PUZ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code KIX PUZ
ICAO Code RJBB MNPC
City Osaka Puerto Cabezas
Country Japan Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Managua
Elevation 26 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 14.050000, -83.390000

Osaka (KIX) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 13,254 kilometers (8,236 miles / 7,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 16:29 in Osaka, it's 01:29 in Puerto Cabezas. 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.

The return flight from Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 324° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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