KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,138 km
6,921 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
11,138 km
6,921 mi / 6,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

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KIX TPQ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code KIX TPQ
ICAO Code RJBB MMEP
City Osaka Tepic
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 26 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 21.420000, -104.840000

Osaka (KIX) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 11,138 kilometers (6,921 miles / 6,014 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 12:26 in Osaka, it's 20:26 in Tepic. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,994 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) 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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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