Distance From El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport to Kansai International Airport

The distance from El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport () to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is 5901 miles or 9497 kilometers or 5125 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Tecate ( Mexico ) to Osaka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tecate and Osaka takes around 13 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport, Tecate, Mexico to Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan is 13 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KIX

Kilometers		9497 km
Statute Miles		5901 miles
Nautical Miles		5125 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 34 minutes

El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport to Kansai International Airport Flight Route Map - to KIX Flight Path

Location of El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport & Kansai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tecate to Osaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tecate, Mexico and Osaka, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Tecate, Mexico and Osaka, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KIX

Time difference between Tecate (Mexico) and Osaka (Japan) is 16 Hours.
Osaka time is 16 Hours ahead of Tecate.

Location	Local Time
Tecate (Mexico)	2026-05-02, 16:17:02 PDT
Osaka (Japan)	2026-05-03, 08:17:02 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport ( / ) Tecate, Mexico

Destination

Kansai International Airport (KIX / RJBB) Osaka, Japan