KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,247 km
5,746 miles
WIR
Wairoa
New Zealand
Distance
9,247 km
5,746 mi / 4,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
148°
south southeast

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KIX WIR
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Wairoa Airport
IATA Code KIX WIR
ICAO Code RJBB NZWO
City Osaka Wairoa
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 26 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -39.010000, 177.410000

Osaka (KIX) to Wairoa (WIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Wairoa Airport (WIR) in Wairoa, New Zealand is 9,247 kilometers (5,746 miles / 4,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 New Zealand. 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 22:08 in Osaka, it's 02:08 in Wairoa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wairoa (WIR) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 326° (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 Wairoa Airport (WIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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