Abu Dhabi to Osaka (AUH–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,775 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
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NH6376cs
NH All Nippon
789
9:10 PM
+04 TPIER
11:40 AM+1
JST
9h 30m
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ET1530cs
ET Ethiopian
789
9:10 PM
+04 TA
11:40 AM+1
JST
9h 30m
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EY814+3
EY Etihad
789
9:10 PM
+04 TA
11:40 AM+1
JST
9h 30m
24%
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MS8150cs
MS Egyptair
789
9:10 PM
+04 TA
11:40 AM+1
JST
9h 30m
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MS8152cs
MS Egyptair
789
6:40 PM
JST T1
12:40 AM+1
+04
11h
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NH6377cs
NH All Nippon
789
6:40 PM
JST T1
12:40 AM+1
+04
11h
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ET4330cs
ET Ethiopian
789
6:40 PM
JST T1
12:40 AM+1
+04
11h
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EY815+3
EY Etihad
789
7:25 PM
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12:40 AM+1
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TPE Taoyuan 12h 36m EYJX → BRCICX Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 12h 40m EYLYMS → 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
DOH Doha 12h 40m EYQR → JLLAQR Doha (DOH) to Osaka flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 12h 50m EYVN → JLVJVN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Osaka flights
BKK Bangkok 12h 51m EYGAK6 → 6EASJL Bangkok (BKK) to Osaka flights
HKG Hong Kong 12h 57m EYHX → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Osaka flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h 55m EY → 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
KUL Sepang 14h 54m DEEYMS → D7MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Osaka flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 15h 10m EY → 5JGKNH Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 15h 16m EYNH → GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abu Dhabi to Osaka
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,775 mi 9h 30m nonstop +5h ahead

AUH–KIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,775 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore AUH Routes KIX Routes AUH Live Flights KIX Live Flights
All flights from Osaka (KIX) Osaka to Abu Dhabi flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways Also: ET, MS, NH 4 789 9h30 – – ET, MS, NH
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – ET, EY, MS, NH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to KIX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~54h
Longest
TPE ~12h 36m ICN ~12h 40m DOH ~12h 40m HAN ~12h 50m BKK ~12h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,573
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Osaka from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric AUH→KIX DXB→KIX
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 16 14
Flight time 9h 30m 9h 15m
Dubai (DXB) to Osaka flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Kansai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Osaka is 5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 11:00 PM in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
4,775 mi / 7,684 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism or business. The stay cannot be extended beyond 30 days under this exemption. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Import restrictions on meat, produce, and plant products are strictly enforced.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance4,775 mi / 7,684 km
Flight time9h 30m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: KIX
Full nameKansai International Airport
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 9h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 4,775 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUH to KIX: Etihad Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Taiwan Taoyuan, Incheon and Hamad.
Osaka is 5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from KIX to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to KIX

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AUH to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to KIX is about 9 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,775 miles (7,684 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Incheon and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).