Hong Kong to Osaka (HKG–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HKG–KIX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express Airways and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,538 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: JL, QR | 60 | 321, 32N, 32Q, 333, 351, 74Y, 77W | 3h20-3h45 | – | Oneworld | JL, QR |
| UO Hong Kong Express Airways | 39 | 32N, 32Q | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines Also: EY, TK | 28 | 320 | 4h-4h05 | – | – | EY, TK |
| HB Harbor Airlines | 16 | 738 | 3h45-3h50 | – | – | – |
| MM Peach | 12 | 321, 32N | 3h50-3h55 | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Osaka from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→KIX | MFM→KIX | SZX→KIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 211 | 14 | 12 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 35m | 3h 12m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · KIX: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 7:00 PM in Osaka.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter Japan visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. All travelers must complete the Visit Japan Web registration before arrival for immigration and customs clearance.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
HKG–KIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to KIX
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, Harbor Airlines, Peach and Air Canada. With 211 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to KIX is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,538 miles (2,475 km). There are approximately 211 weekly flights outbound and 195 return, totaling 406 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Naha and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).