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MLM to KIX: distance & flight time
Morelia (General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport) → Osaka (Kansai International Airport)
7,173 mi
11,544 km · 6,233 nm
14h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,173 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 32m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MLM — General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport · Morelia, Mexico
- KIX — Kansai International Airport · Osaka, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near MLM
Near KIX
- UKB · Kobe Airport14 mi away
- ITM · Osaka International Airport27 mi away
- TKS · Tokushima Airport/JMSDF Air Base42 mi away
- SHM · Nanki Shirahama Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MLM from KIX?
The flight distance from Morelia (MLM) to Osaka (KIX) is 7,173 miles (11,544 km, 6,233 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLM to KIX?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 32m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MLM to KIX?
Nonstop service on MLM–KIX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Morelia and Osaka?
Osaka is 15 hours ahead of Morelia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLM to KIX?
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Why are some MLM to KIX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MLM–KIX tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.