Guangzhou (Huadu) to Osaka (CAN–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AQ1259
AQ 9
738
9:50 AM
CST T2
2:45 PM
JST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8107
CZ China Southern
32Q
10:25 AM
CST TT2
3:00 PM
JST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AQ1260
AQ 9
738
3:45 PM
JST TT1
7:35 PM
CST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8108
CZ China Southern
32Q
4:00 PM
JST T1
7:45 PM
CST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Osaka
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,526 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

CAN–KIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and 9 Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,526 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 32Q 3h35 SkyTeam
AQ 9 Air 1 738 3h55
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – AQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: AQ (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAN to KIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,050
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.

Other ways to reach Osaka from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric CAN→KIX SZX→KIX HKG→KIX
Distance from CAN 61 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 6
Weekly flights 8 13 156
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 4m 2h 43m
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Kansai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 7:00 PM in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
1,526 mi / 2,455 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 3h 55m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Tourist visas can be obtained electronically through the JAPAN eVISA system, with stays of 15 or 30 days. Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options are available depending on financial documentation and travel history. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

CAN–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance1,526 mi / 2,455 km
Flight time3h 35m to 3h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: KIX
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kansai International Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,526 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: 9 Air and China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from CAN to KIX. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XMN, CJU, NTG, HKG, HAN, MNL, SGN, PVG, ANC, ICN, NKG, BKK, TSN, HGH, DLC, TPE, PEK, TAO, HND, TNA, WUX, NRT, KUL, SIN, DXB, YVR, BNE, CDG, SYD, DOH, AMS, SFO and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Guangzhou (Huadu).
Yes, return flights from KIX to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZX and HKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAN to KIX

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from 9 Air and China Southern Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAN to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to KIX ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,526 miles (2,455 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via XMN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Hong Kong (HKG).