KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,427 km
8,343 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
13,427 km
8,343 mi / 7,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
48°
northeast

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KIX UPL
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code KIX UPL
ICAO Code RJBB MRUP
City Osaka Upala
Country Japan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 26 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 10.890000, -85.020000

Osaka (KIX) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 13,427 kilometers (8,343 miles / 7,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 21:37 in Osaka, it's 06:37 in Upala. 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 Upala (UPL) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 322° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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