KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,112 km
6,283 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
10,112 km
6,283 mi / 5,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
101°
east

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KIX UAP
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code KIX UAP
ICAO Code RJBB NTMP
City Osaka Ua Pou
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 26 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Osaka (KIX) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 10,112 kilometers (6,283 miles / 5,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:05 in Osaka, it's 04:35 in Ua Pou. With a 18.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 305° (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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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