Helsinki (Vantaa) to Osaka (HEL–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,805 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 28m ago
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JL Japan
359
5:45 PM
EEST T2
12:35 PM+1
JST
12h 50m
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AY67+2
AY Finnair
359
5:45 PM
EEST T2
12:35 PM+1
JST
12h 50m
64%
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JL6909cs
JL Japan
359
10:15 PM
JST T1
5:20 AM+1
EEST
13h 5m
39%
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AY68+2
AY Finnair
359
10:15 PM
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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
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 12h 50m AYHOMU → 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 14h 59m AY → 7CBXCX Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
HND Tokyo 16h 16m AYJL → 7GAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Osaka flights
MUC Munich 17h 15m A3AYCX → LH Munich (MUC) to Osaka flights
IST Istanbul 17h 30m 6EAYMS → NHTK Istanbul (IST) to Osaka flights
BKK Bangkok 19h 13m AY → 6EASJL Bangkok (BKK) to Osaka flights
AMS Amsterdam 19h 55m 6EAFAM → KLSK Amsterdam (AMS) to Osaka flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 20h 5m AFAYCX → AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 20h 55m AYJL → GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
HKG Hong Kong 23h 37m AY → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Helsinki (Vantaa) to Osaka
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,805 mi 12h 50m nonstop +6h ahead

HEL–KIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 4,805 miles in approximately 12h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HEL Routes KIX Routes HEL Live Flights KIX Live Flights
All flights from Osaka (KIX) Osaka to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair Also: JL 7 359 12h50 – Oneworld JL
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AY, JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (7 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, HEL to KIX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
PVG ~12h 50m ICN ~14h 59m NGO ~15h 15m HND ~16h 16m MUC ~17h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,221
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Osaka is 6 hours ahead of Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
4,805 mi / 7,732 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Finnish citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism and business. No advance application required. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. At immigration, you will be fingerprinted and photographed. You receive a "temporary visitor" landing permission stamp.

You must complete a Visit Japan Web registration before arrival, including customs and immigration declaration forms. The QR code generated speeds up processing at the airport. Carry proof of a return or onward ticket and your hotel booking. A 90-day extension is possible at an immigration bureau in Japan, but approval is not guaranteed.

Finnair flies Helsinki to Tokyo Narita and Osaka Kansai direct, with Helsinki serving as the shortest connection between Western Europe and Japan. Japan uses the yen (JPY). Cash is still widely needed at smaller restaurants and shops. 7-Eleven and Japan Post ATMs accept foreign cards. IC cards (Suica, Pasmo) work across trains, buses, and convenience stores. No vaccinations required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HEL–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance4,805 mi / 7,732 km
Flight time12h 50m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 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 HEL to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 12h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 4,805 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HEL to KIX: Finnair.
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 Shanghai Pudong, Incheon and Tokyo Haneda.
Osaka is 6 hours ahead of Helsinki (Vantaa).
Yes, return flights from KIX to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 HEL to KIX

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HEL to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to KIX is about 12 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,805 miles (7,732 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Incheon and Tokyo Haneda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.