KIX
Osaka
Japan
16,474 km
10,237 miles
SLZ
Sao Luis
Brazil
Distance
16,474 km
10,237 mi / 8,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
359°
north

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KIX SLZ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
IATA Code KIX SLZ
ICAO Code RJBB SBSL
City Osaka Sao Luis
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 26 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -2.590000, -44.230000

Osaka (KIX) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 16,474 kilometers (10,237 miles / 8,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Brazil. 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 16:41 in Osaka, it's 04:41 in Sao Luis. 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.

The return flight from Sao Luis (SLZ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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