KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,614 km
8,459 miles
XQP
Quepos
Costa Rica
Distance
13,614 km
8,459 mi / 7,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
48°
northeast

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KIX XQP
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Quepos Managua Airport
IATA Code KIX XQP
ICAO Code RJBB MRQP
City Osaka Quepos
Country Japan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 26 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 9.440000, -84.130000

Osaka (KIX) to Quepos (XQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica is 13,614 kilometers (8,459 miles / 7,351 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 17:05 in Osaka, it's 02:05 in Quepos. 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 Quepos (XQP) 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 Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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