KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,815 km
6,720 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
10,815 km
6,720 mi / 5,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
108°
east southeast

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KIX VHZ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code KIX VHZ
ICAO Code RJBB NTUV
City Osaka Vahitahi
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 26 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Osaka (KIX) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 10,815 kilometers (6,720 miles / 5,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 11:50 in Osaka, it's 16:50 in Vahitahi. With a 19-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 Vahitahi (VHZ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 304° (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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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