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

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EY Etihad
789
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789
6:40 PM
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Abu Dhabi to Osaka
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 4,775 mi 9h 40m nonstop +5h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

AUH–KIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,775 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore AUH Routes KIX Routes AUH Live Flights KIX Live 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 5 789 9h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (5 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~53h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,516
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 1
Weekly flights 5 7
Flight time 9h 40m 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 40m.
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 40m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 9 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
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 approximately 9h 40m. The route covers 4,775 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from AUH to KIX. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYD, SGN, DXB, SZX, DOH, PVG, ICN, PEK, HAN, BKK, HKG, MNL, KUL, MUC, IST, NRT, CDG, TPE, ORD, SIN, AMS, SYD and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to KIX ranges from 9 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,775 miles (7,684 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).