KIX
Osaka
Japan
17,526 km
10,890 miles
ROY
Rio Mayo
Argentina
Distance
17,526 km
10,890 mi / 9,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KIX ROY
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Rio Mayo Airport
IATA Code KIX ROY
ICAO Code RJBB SAWM
City Osaka Rio Mayo
Country Japan Argentina
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 26 ft 1,784 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -45.700000, -70.250000

Osaka (KIX) to Rio Mayo (ROY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) in Rio Mayo, Argentina is 17,526 kilometers (10,890 miles / 9,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Argentina. 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 20:00 in Osaka, it's 08:00 in Rio Mayo. 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 1,758 feet between the two airports. Rio Mayo Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Mayo (ROY) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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